How many syllables in “yearn”?
1
syllable in "yearn"
yearn
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Word details
Syllables
1
yearn
Letters
5
y · e · a · r · n
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
y4
e1
a1
r1
n1
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About the word “yearn”
The word “yearn” contains 1 syllable, divided as yearn. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yearn" have?
"yearn" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yearn" into syllables?
"yearn" is divided into syllables as: yearn.
What is the Scrabble score for "yearn"?
The Scrabble score for "yearn" is 8 points.
Using “yearn” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yearn" 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, “yearn” 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.