How many syllables in “glove”?
1
syllable in "glove"
glove
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Word details
Syllables
1
glove
Letters
5
g · l · o · v · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
l1
o1
v4
e1
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About the word “glove”
The word “glove” contains 1 syllable, divided as glove. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glove" have?
"glove" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "glove" into syllables?
"glove" is divided into syllables as: glove.
What is the Scrabble score for "glove"?
The Scrabble score for "glove" is 9 points.
Using “glove” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "glove" 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, “glove” 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.