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