How many syllables in “swear”?
syllable in "swear"
Word details
Syllables
1
swear
Letters
5
s · w · e · a · r
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “swear”
The word “swear” contains 1 syllable, divided as swear. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swear" have?
"swear" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swear" into syllables?
"swear" is divided into syllables as: swear.
What is the Scrabble score for "swear"?
The Scrabble score for "swear" is 8 points.
Using “swear” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swear" 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, “swear” 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 “swear”
The letters in “swear” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: resaw, sawer, sewar, sware, wares, wears.