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