How many syllables in “glean”?
syllable in "glean"
Word details
Syllables
1
glean
Letters
5
g · l · e · a · n
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “glean”
The word “glean” contains 1 syllable, divided as glean. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glean" have?
"glean" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "glean" into syllables?
"glean" is divided into syllables as: glean.
What is the Scrabble score for "glean"?
The Scrabble score for "glean" is 6 points.
Using “glean” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "glean" 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, “glean” 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 “glean”
The letters in “glean” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: angel, angle.