How many syllables in “clung”?
1
syllable in "clung"
clung
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Word details
Syllables
1
clung
Letters
5
c · l · u · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
l1
u1
n1
g2
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About the word “clung”
The word “clung” contains 1 syllable, divided as clung. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clung" have?
"clung" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "clung" into syllables?
"clung" is divided into syllables as: clung.
What is the Scrabble score for "clung"?
The Scrabble score for "clung" is 8 points.
Using “clung” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "clung" 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, “clung” 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.