How many syllables in “swears”?
syllable in "swears"
Word details
Syllables
1
swears
Letters
6
s · w · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “swears”
The word “swears” contains 1 syllable, divided as swears. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swears" have?
"swears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swears" into syllables?
"swears" is divided into syllables as: swears.
What is the Scrabble score for "swears"?
The Scrabble score for "swears" is 9 points.
Using “swears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swears" 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, “swears” 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 “swears”
The letters in “swears” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: resaws, sawers, sewars, wrasse.