How many syllables in “drive”?
syllable in "drive"
Word details
Syllables
1
drive
Letters
5
d · r · i · v · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “drive”
The word “drive” contains 1 syllable, divided as drive. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drive" have?
"drive" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drive" into syllables?
"drive" is divided into syllables as: drive.
What is the Scrabble score for "drive"?
The Scrabble score for "drive" is 9 points.
Using “drive” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drive" 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, “drive” 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 “drive”
The letters in “drive” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: diver, rived.