How many syllables in “tearful”?
syllables in "tearful"
Word details
Syllables
2
tear · ful
Letters
7
t · e · a · r · f · u · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tearful”
The word “tearful” contains 2 syllables, divided as tear · ful. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tearful" have?
"tearful" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tearful" into syllables?
"tearful" is divided into syllables as: tear · ful.
What is the Scrabble score for "tearful"?
The Scrabble score for "tearful" is 10 points.
Using “tearful” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tearful" (tear · ful) 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, “tearful” is worth 10 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 “tearful”
The letters in “tearful” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refutal.