How many syllables in dive?

There is 1 syllable in the word dive.

Divide dive into syllables:

dive (verb):: drop steeply.; to execute a dive (see dive entry 2 sense 1a(1)); to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst

dip

diving

honkytonk

nose dive

nosedive

pitch

plunge

tumble

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