Cora

How to Split "Cora" into Syllables

The word Cora is divided into 2 syllables: co·ra. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• co — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Cora:

• IPA: [ˈko.ɾə]

📖 Definitions

1. small fire lit before the oven for maintaining it hot or to brown the bread
2. Antón Luís Santamarina Fernández, editor (2006–2013), “cora”, in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega [Dictionary of Dictionaries of the Galician language] (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega

📚 Word Origin & History

Unknown. Perhaps from cor, but this can't explain the open tonic vowel. Same root as Portuguese 'cora': i.e. to brown or blush bread. To add colour to the loaf. From Middle Irish cara (“stone fence; weir”), from Old Irish corae, from Proto-Celtic *korets. Cognate to Scottish Gaelic cairidh (“weir”). Borrowed from Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē). From Proto-Slavic *vьčera. Cognate with Upper Sorbian wčera, Polish wczoraj, Czech včera, Russian вчера́ (včerá), Old Church Slavoni...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
Cora	2	co·ra
Carr	1	carr
Carey	2	ca-rey
carer	2	car-er
Cory	2	co-ry

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Cora:

cor, cord, core, Cork, corm, corn, Corp, corr.