About "Dare"
How to Split "Dare" into Syllables
The word Dare is divided into 2 syllables: da·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- da — 1st syllable
- re — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of Dare:
- IPA: /dɛə/
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📖 Definitions
- dare (third-person singular simple present dares or (modal) dare or (obsolete) dast, present participle daring, simple past and past participle dared or (obsolete) durst)
- In negative and interrogative sentences where "do" is not used, the third-person singular form of the verb is usually "dare" and not "dares": "Dare he go? He dare not go."
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English durren, from Old English durran, from Proto-West Germanic *durʀan, from Proto-Germanic *durzaną (“to dare”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰedʰórse (“to dare”), reduplicated stative of the root *dʰers- (“to be bold, to dare”), an *-s- extension of *dʰer- (“to hold, support”). From Middle English daren, from Old English darian. Inherited from Latin dare, from Proto-Italic *didō, from Proto-Indo-European *dédeh₃ti, from the root *deh₃- (“give”). Fr...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare Dare with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Dare | 2 | da·re |
| Drew | 1 | drew |
| Dir | 1 | dir |
| draw | 1 | draw |
| dour | 1 | dour |
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