How many syllables in “driven”?
syllables in "driven"
Word details
Syllables
2
dri · ven
Letters
6
d · r · i · v · e · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “driven”
The word “driven” contains 2 syllables, divided as dri · ven. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "driven" have?
"driven" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "driven" into syllables?
"driven" is divided into syllables as: dri · ven.
What is the Scrabble score for "driven"?
The Scrabble score for "driven" is 10 points.
Using “driven” in writing
Two-syllable words like "driven" (dri · ven) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “driven” is worth 10 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 “driven”
The letters in “driven” can be rearranged to spell one other word: verdin.