abash

How to Split "abash" into Syllables

The word abash is divided into 2 syllables: a·bash. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• a — 1st syllable
• bash — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abash:

• IPA: /əˈbæʃ/

📖 Definitions

1. abash (third-person singular simple present abashes, present participle abashing, simple past and past participle abashed)

📚 Word Origin & History

Attested from 1303, as Middle English abaisen, abaishen, abashen (“lose one's composure, be upset”), from the later 14th-century also transitive "to make ashamed, to perplex or embarrass"; from Anglo-Norman abaïss, from Middle French abair, abaisser (“lose one's composure, be startled, be stunned”), from Old French esbaïr, (French ébahir), from es- (“utterly”) + baïr (“to astonish”), from Medieval Latin *exbadō, from ex- (“out of”) + bado (“I gape, yawn”), an onomato...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
abash	2	a·bash
avg	1	avg
apex	2	a-pex
appease	3	ap-pea-se
ABC	1	abc

🔗 Related Words

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ABA, aback, abaft, abase, abate, abacus, abates, abalone.