How many syllables in “tearers”?
syllables in "tearers"
Word details
Syllables
2
tea · rers
Letters
7
t · e · a · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tearers”
The word “tearers” contains 2 syllables, divided as tea · rers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tearers" have?
"tearers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tearers" into syllables?
"tearers" is divided into syllables as: tea · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "tearers"?
The Scrabble score for "tearers" is 7 points.
Using “tearers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tearers" (tea · rers) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tearers” 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 “tearers”
The letters in “tearers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: retears, serrate.