Scan

How to Split "Scan" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• scan — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Scan:

• IPA: /skæn/

📖 Definitions

1. scan (third-person singular simple present scans, present participle scanning, simple past and past participle scanned)
2. Yet the incident did not in the least diminish my respect for my teacher. I was by nature blind to the faults of elders. Later I came to know of many other failings of this teacher, but my regard for him remained the same. For I had learnt to carry out the orders of elders, not to scan their actions.

📚 Word Origin & History

From late Middle English scanne (“to mark off verse to show metrical structure”), from earlier scanden, from Late Latin scandere (“to scan verse”), from Classical Latin scandō (“I climb, rise, mount”), from Proto-Indo-European *skend- (“to jump, dart, climb, scale, scan”). Borrowed from English scan. See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
Scan	1	scan
San	1	san
sequin	2	se-quin
semi	2	se-mi
swim	1	swim

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