How many syllables in gluey?

There is 1 syllable in the word gluey.

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gluey (noun):: any of various strong adhesive substances; a hard protein chiefly gelatinous substance that absorbs water to form a viscous solution with strong adhesive properties and that is obtained by cooking down collagenous materials (such as hides or bones)

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