About "Basil"
How to Split "Basil" into Syllables
The word Basil is divided into 2 syllables: ba·sil. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ba — 1st syllable
- sil — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of Basil:
- IPA: /ˈbæz.əl/
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📖 Definitions
- basil (usually uncountable, plural basils)
- The leaves of this plant used as a herb.
📚 Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English basile, from Middle French basile, from Old French basile, from Medieval Latin basilicum, from Ancient Greek βασιλικόν (basilikón, “royal”), from βασιλεύς (basileús, “king”). Doublet of basilic, basilicon, and basilicum; further related to basileus, basilean, and basileiolatry. Variant of bezel. Corrupted from English basan, from French basane, from Late Latin basanium, from Arabic بِطانَة (biṭāna, “lining”). From Old Fren...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare Basil with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | 2 | ba·sil |
| biweekly | 3 | bi-week-ly |
| beguile | 3 | be-gui-le |
| biophysical | 4 | bio-phy-sic-al |
| boggle | 1 | boggle |
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