About "abalone"
How to Split "abalone" into Syllables
The word abalone is divided into 4 syllables: a·ba·lo·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- ba — 2nd syllable
- lo — 3rd syllable
- ne — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of abalone:
- IPA: /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/
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📖 Definitions
- abalone (usually uncountable, plural abalones)
- Abalone in the Encyclopædia Britannica (11th edition, 1911)
📚 Word Origin & History
From American Spanish abulón, from an indigenous language of the Monterey Bay area such as Rumsen/Southern Ohlone aūlun (“red abalone”) Borrowed from English abalone, borrowed in the mid-20th century. From English abalone, from American Spanish abulón, from an indigenous language of the Monterey Bay area such as Rumsen (Southern Ohlone aūlun (“red abalone”).
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare abalone with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| abalone | 4 | a·ba·lo·ne |
| Avalon | 3 | a-va-lon |
| aflame | 3 | a-fla-me |
| Apollonian | 4 | a-pol-lo-nian |
| aphelion | 3 | a-phe-lion |
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