About "Small"
How to Split "Small" into Syllables
The word Small is divided into 1 syllables: small. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- small — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of Small:
- IPA: /smɔːl/
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📖 Definitions
- small (comparative smaller, superlative smallest)
- Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English smal, from Old English smæl (“small, narrow, slender”), from Proto-Germanic *smalaz (“small”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mal-, *(s)mel- (“small, mean, malicious”). Cognate with Scots smal; sma (“small”); West Frisian smel (“narrow”); Dutch smal (“narrow”); German schmal (“narrow, small”); Low German small (“narrow”); Danish, Norwegian, Swedish smal (“narrow; thin; slender”); Latin malus (“bad”); Russian ма́лый (mályj, “smal...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down Small 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 Small with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | small |
| simile | 3 | si-mi-le |
| Seconal | 3 | se-con-al |
| Somali | 3 | so-ma-li |
| Somalia | 3 | so-ma-lia |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to Small:
smack, smart, smash, smarmy, smarty, smacker, smarten, smasher.