How many syllables in “gladden”?
syllables in "gladden"
Word details
Syllables
2
glad · den
Letters
7
g · l · a · d · d · e · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gladden”
The word “gladden” contains 2 syllables, divided as glad · den. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gladden" have?
"gladden" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gladden" into syllables?
"gladden" is divided into syllables as: glad · den.
What is the Scrabble score for "gladden"?
The Scrabble score for "gladden" is 10 points.
Using “gladden” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gladden" (glad · den) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gladden” is worth 10 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 “gladden”
The letters in “gladden” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dangled.