How many syllables in “live”?
syllable in "live"
Word details
Syllables
1
live
Letters
4
l · i · v · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “live”
The word “live” contains 1 syllable, divided as live. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "live" have?
"live" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "live" into syllables?
"live" is divided into syllables as: live.
What is the Scrabble score for "live"?
The Scrabble score for "live" is 7 points.
Using “live” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "live" 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, “live” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “live”
The letters in “live” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: evil, veil, vile.