How many syllables in “tears”?
syllable in "tears"
Word details
Syllables
1
tears
Letters
5
t · e · a · r · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “tears”
The word “tears” contains 1 syllable, divided as tears. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tears" have?
"tears" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tears" into syllables?
"tears" is divided into syllables as: tears.
What is the Scrabble score for "tears"?
The Scrabble score for "tears" is 5 points.
Using “tears” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tears" 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, “tears” is worth 5 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 “tears”
The letters in “tears” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: aster, rates, stare, tares.