The word Adele is divided into 3 syllables: a·de·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of Adele:
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Blend of additive + idele; coined by André Weil. From English Adele, from some African language (see the English entry for more). From à- (“nominalizing prefix”) + dèlé (“to guard the home”), literally “One who guards the home (until the rightful owner comes)”.
Understanding how to break down Adele into syllables helps with:
Compare Adele with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Adele | 3 | a·de·le |
| Attila | 3 | at-ti-la |
| Attlee | 1 | attlee |
| Adela | 3 | a-de-la |
| ayatollah | 3 | aya-tol-lah |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to Adele:
Aden, Adela, adept, Adeline, adenine, adenoid, Adelaide, Adenauer.
Adele has 3 syllables: a·de·le. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: a. This means you emphasize the "a" part when pronouncing Adele.
Adele is pronounced as /ˈɑdele/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: a·de·le.
Breaking Adele into syllables helps with spelling: a·de·le. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.