How many syllables in “glinted”?
syllables in "glinted"
Word details
Syllables
2
glin · ted
Letters
7
g · l · i · n · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “glinted”
The word “glinted” contains 2 syllables, divided as glin · ted. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glinted" have?
"glinted" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "glinted" into syllables?
"glinted" is divided into syllables as: glin · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "glinted"?
The Scrabble score for "glinted" is 9 points.
Using “glinted” in writing
Two-syllable words like "glinted" (glin · ted) 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, “glinted” 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 “glinted”
The letters in “glinted” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tingled.