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How many syllables in “thriven”?

2

syllables in "thriven"

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Word details

Syllables

2

thri · ven

Letters

7

t · h · r · i · v · e · n

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
r1
i1
v4
e1
n1

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About the word “thriven

The word thriven contains 2 syllables, divided as thri · ven. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thriven" have?

"thriven" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "thriven" into syllables?

"thriven" is divided into syllables as: thri · ven.

What is the Scrabble score for "thriven"?

The Scrabble score for "thriven" is 13 points.

Using “thriven” in writing

Two-syllable words like "thriven" (thri · 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, thriven is worth 13 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.

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