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