How many syllables in “glegness”?
syllables in "glegness"
Word details
Syllables
2
gleg · ness
Letters
8
g · l · e · g · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “glegness”
The word “glegness” contains 2 syllables, divided as gleg · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glegness" have?
"glegness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "glegness" into syllables?
"glegness" is divided into syllables as: gleg · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "glegness"?
The Scrabble score for "glegness" is 10 points.
Using “glegness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "glegness" (gleg · ness) 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, “glegness” 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.