How many syllables in “spears”?
syllable in "spears"
Word details
Syllables
1
spears
Letters
6
s · p · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spears”
The word “spears” contains 1 syllable, divided as spears. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spears" have?
"spears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spears" into syllables?
"spears" is divided into syllables as: spears.
What is the Scrabble score for "spears"?
The Scrabble score for "spears" is 8 points.
Using “spears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spears" 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, “spears” is worth 8 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 “spears”
The letters in “spears” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: aspers, parses, passer, prases, repass, spares, and 1 more.