How many syllables in “shears”?
syllable in "shears"
Word details
Syllables
1
shears
Letters
6
s · h · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “shears”
The word “shears” contains 1 syllable, divided as shears. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shears" have?
"shears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shears" into syllables?
"shears" is divided into syllables as: shears.
What is the Scrabble score for "shears"?
The Scrabble score for "shears" is 9 points.
Using “shears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shears" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “shears” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “shears”
The letters in “shears” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rashes, shares.