How many syllables in “galled”?
1
syllable in "galled"
galled
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Word details
Syllables
1
galled
Letters
6
g · a · l · l · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
a1
l1
l1
e1
d2
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About the word “galled”
The word “galled” contains 1 syllable, divided as galled. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "galled" have?
"galled" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "galled" into syllables?
"galled" is divided into syllables as: galled.
What is the Scrabble score for "galled"?
The Scrabble score for "galled" is 8 points.
Using “galled” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "galled" 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, “galled” 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.