How many syllables in “glandes”?
syllables in "glandes"
Word details
Syllables
2
glan · des
Letters
7
g · l · a · n · d · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “glandes”
The word “glandes” contains 2 syllables, divided as glan · des. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glandes" have?
"glandes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "glandes" into syllables?
"glandes" is divided into syllables as: glan · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "glandes"?
The Scrabble score for "glandes" is 9 points.
Using “glandes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "glandes" (glan · des) 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, “glandes” is worth 9 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 “glandes”
The letters in “glandes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dangles, lagends, slanged.