How many syllables in “spear”?
syllable in "spear"
Word details
Syllables
1
spear
Letters
5
s · p · e · a · r
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spear”
The word “spear” contains 1 syllable, divided as spear. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spear" have?
"spear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spear" into syllables?
"spear" is divided into syllables as: spear.
What is the Scrabble score for "spear"?
The Scrabble score for "spear" is 7 points.
Using “spear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spear" 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, “spear” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “spear”
The letters in “spear” can be rearranged to spell 11 other words: apers, apres, asper, pares, parse, pears, and 5 more.