AMA

How to Split "AMA" into Syllables

The word AMA is divided into 1 syllables: ama. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ama — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of AMA:

• IPA: /ˈɑː.mə/

📖 Definitions

1. A traditional Japanese pearl diver, usually female, who mainly dives for seafood, typically without any tool for breathing.
2. ama (countable and uncountable, plural amas)

📚 Word Origin & History

Clipping of English Amanayé. From Portuguese ama (“female nurse”), from Medieval Latin amma (“wet nurse, amma”), perhaps an alteration of mamma, of imitative origin, or from Ancient Greek. From Japanese あま. From Polynesian. From Sanskrit अम (ama, “disease”). Unknown. From Hokkien 阿媽 / 阿妈 (a-má, “paternal grandmother”). See also Hokkien 俺媽 / 俺妈 (án-má), Portuguese Templo de A-Má. Initialism. From Proto-Austronesian *ama-h. Borrowed from Ottoman Turkis...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down AMA into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare AMA with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
AMA	1	ama
amine	3	a-mi-ne
Anaheim	3	a-na-heim
Am	1	am
Amway	2	am-way

🔗 Related Words

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Amado, Amaru, amass, Amati, amaze, Amalia, Amanda, amazed.