How many syllables in “endive”?
syllables in "endive"
Word details
Syllables
2
end · ive
Letters
6
e · n · d · i · v · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “endive”
The word “endive” contains 2 syllables, divided as end · ive. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "endive" have?
"endive" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "endive" into syllables?
"endive" is divided into syllables as: end · ive.
What is the Scrabble score for "endive"?
The Scrabble score for "endive" is 10 points.
Using “endive” in writing
Two-syllable words like "endive" (end · ive) 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, “endive” 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 “endive”
The letters in “endive” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: devein, envied, veined.