How many syllables in “glass”?
syllable in "glass"
Word details
Syllables
1
glass
Letters
5
g · l · a · s · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “glass”
The word “glass” contains 1 syllable, divided as glass. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glass" have?
"glass" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "glass" into syllables?
"glass" is divided into syllables as: glass.
What is the Scrabble score for "glass"?
The Scrabble score for "glass" is 6 points.
Using “glass” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "glass" 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, “glass” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “glass”
The letters in “glass” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slags.