How many syllables in “naive”?
syllable in "naive"
Word details
Syllables
1
naive
Letters
5
n · a · i · v · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “naive”
The word “naive” contains 1 syllable, divided as naive. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "naive" have?
"naive" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "naive" into syllables?
"naive" is divided into syllables as: naive.
What is the Scrabble score for "naive"?
The Scrabble score for "naive" is 8 points.
Using “naive” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "naive" 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, “naive” is worth 8 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 “naive”
The letters in “naive” can be rearranged to spell one other word: naevi.