The word More is divided into 2 syllables: mo·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of More:
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From Middle English more, from Old English māra (“more”), from Proto-West Germanic *maiʀō, from Proto-Germanic *maizô (“more”), from Proto-Indo-European *mē- (“many”). Cognate with Scots mair (“more”), Saterland Frisian moor (“more”), West Frisian mear (“more”), Dutch meer (“more”), Low German mehr (“more”), German mehr (“more”), Danish mere (“more”), Swedish mera (“more”), Norwegian Bokmål mer (“more”), Norwegian Nynorsk meir (“more”), I...
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Compare More with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| More | 2 | mo·re |
| mummery | 3 | mum-me-ry |
| Mainer | 2 | main-er |
| Mr | 1 | mr |
| mere | 2 | me-re |
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More has 2 syllables: mo·re. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: mo. This means you emphasize the "mo" part when pronouncing More.
More is pronounced as /mɔː(ɹ)/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: mo·re.
Breaking More into syllables helps with spelling: mo·re. 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.