How many syllables in “cling”?
1
syllable in "cling"
cling
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Word details
Syllables
1
cling
Letters
5
c · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
l1
i1
n1
g2
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About the word “cling”
The word “cling” contains 1 syllable, divided as cling. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cling" have?
"cling" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cling" into syllables?
"cling" is divided into syllables as: cling.
What is the Scrabble score for "cling"?
The Scrabble score for "cling" is 8 points.
Using “cling” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cling" 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, “cling” 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.