abacus

How to Split "abacus" into Syllables

The word abacus is divided into 3 syllables: a·ba·cus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• a — 1st syllable
• ba — 2nd syllable
• cus — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abacus:

• IPA: /ˈæbəkəs/

📖 Definitions

1. abacus (plural abaci or abacuses)
2. A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English abacus, abagus, agabus (“abacus; art of counting with an abacus”), from Latin abacus, abax (“sideboard or table with a slab at the top; slab at the top of a column; counting board, sand table; board for playing games”) (compare Late Latin abacus (“art of arithmetic”)), from Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (ábax, “slab, counting board; board covered with sand for drawing; plate; dice-board”). Doublet of abaque. The plural form abaci is reinforced from Latin abac...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare abacus with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
abacus	3	a·ba·cus
Abuja	3	a-bu-ja
abash	2	a-bash
abscissa	2	abscis-sa
abscess	1	abscess

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