How many syllables in “glue”?
syllable in "glue"
Word details
Syllables
1
glue
Letters
4
g · l · u · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “glue”
The word “glue” contains 1 syllable, divided as glue. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glue" have?
"glue" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "glue" into syllables?
"glue" is divided into syllables as: glue.
What is the Scrabble score for "glue"?
The Scrabble score for "glue" is 5 points.
Using “glue” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "glue" 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, “glue” is worth 5 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 “glue”
The letters in “glue” can be rearranged to spell one other word: luge.