Apple

How to Split "Apple" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• apple — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Apple:

• IPA: /ˈæp.l̩/

📖 Definitions

1. A common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.
2. The fruit of the tree Malus domestica, chiefly with a green, red, or yellow skin, cultivated in temperate climates for cidermaking, cooking, and eating. [from 9th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

The noun is derived from Middle English appel (“Malus domestica fruit or tree, apple; any type of fruit, nut, or tuber; tree bearing fruit; (figurative) ball, sphere; (Christianity) forbidden fruit in Eden”), from Old English æppel (“apple; any type of fruit; (figurative) ball, sphere; eyeball”), from Proto-West Germanic *applu (“apple; any type of fruit”), from Proto-Germanic *aplaz (“apple; any type of fruit”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ébōl, *h₂ébl̥ (“apple”). A...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down Apple 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 Apple with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
Apple	1	apple
appeal	3	ap-pe-al
afoul	2	a-foul
avail	2	a-vail
awful	2	aw-ful

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Apple:

app, apply, appall, appeal, appear, append, applet, appose.