How many syllables in gluey?

There is 1 syllable in the word gluey.

Divide gluey into syllables:

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)

adherent

adhesive

clingy

gelatinous

glutinous

gooey

gummy

mucilaginous

pasty

sticky

tacky

tenacious

viscid

viscous

dry

easy

hard

inviscid

loose

nonadhesive

open

separated

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