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derive

How many syllables in derive?

  2 syllables

Divide derive into syllables:   de-rive
Stressed syllable in derive:   de-rive
How to pronounce derive:   dih-rahyv
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Synonyms for derive


1 syllable
  • come
  • gain
  • grow
  • stem
  • draw
  • get
  • spring
  • take
2 syllables
  • arise
  • obtain
  • receive
  • draw from
  • pattern
3 syllables
  • develop
  • emanate
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with derive

    1 syllable
    • Clive
    • drive
    • hive
    • jive
    • shive
    • strived
    • dive
    • five
    • I've
    • live
    • strive
    • thrive
    2 syllables
    • archive
    • arrive
    • beehive
    • contrive
    • deprive
    • Dr
    • hard drive
    • high-five
    • nosedive
    • revive
    • skin-dive
    • survive
    • take five
    3 syllables
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