How many syllables in derives?
Syllables in derives
2
de·rives
Derives has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say derives
| Said as /dɚˈaɪvz/ | 2 syllables, de-RIVES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /dɪˈɹaɪvz/ | 2 syllables, de-RIVES · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say derives slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, rives. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with derives
- lives
- drives
- arrives
- archives
- wives
- knives
- survives
- housewives
- dives
- hives
- strives
- fives
- thrives
- midwives
- revives
- chives
Questions
- How many syllables are in derives?
- Derives has two syllables.
- How do you divide derives into syllables?
- Derives divides as de-rives.
- Which syllable is stressed in derives?
- The second syllable (de-RIVES).