About "abase"
How to Split "abase" into Syllables
The word abase is divided into 3 syllables: a·ba·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- ba — 2nd syllable
- se — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of abase:
- IPA: /əˈbeɪs/
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📖 Definitions
- abase (third-person singular simple present abases, present participle abasing, simple past and past participle abased)
- abase (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
📚 Word Origin & History
From Late Middle English abaishen, abashen, abaisse, abassen, abesse, abessen (“to be upset; to embarrass; to surprise; to confound; to bend down, stoop; to abase, degrade, disgrace”), from Middle French abaisser, from Old French abaissier, abessier (“to prostrate oneself; to lower, reduce”) (also compare Old French esbahir (“to amaze”), Vulgar Latin abbassiāre (“to lower”)), from a- (prefix indicating movement towards something) (from Latin ad (“toward, to”), ultimately fro...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare abase with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| abase | 3 | a·ba·se |
| apiece | 3 | a-pie-ce |
| apogee | 3 | a-po-gee |
| abacus | 3 | a-ba-cus |
| abyss | 2 | a-byss |
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