Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

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
How to say derive:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"derive." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 23 December 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why derive is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Pop Quiz
How well can you
rhyme?
Take the Rhyme Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

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
    Teachers
    How can $250 help your students?

    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    The longest one-syllable
    words have 9 letters!
    !See more facts
    FAQ
    Is orange 1 or 2
    syllables?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    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
      Ever Wonder
      What's the difference between
      There, Their, & They're?
      Learn Here

      Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
      Need help finding a syllable count?
      Want to say thank you?

      Contact Us!