abbey

How to Split "abbey" into Syllables

The word abbey is divided into 2 syllables: ab·bey. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ab — 1st syllable
• bey — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abbey:

• IPA: /ˈæb.i/

📖 Definitions

1. The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
2. A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From A.D. 1250 in Middle English abbey, abbeye (“convent headed by an abbot”) (compare archaic English abbaye), itself borrowed from Old French abaïe, abbaïe, abeïe, abbeïe (Modern French abbaye) from Late Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin abbātia, from Classical Latin abbās (“abbot”). Doublet of abbacy and Opatija. See abbot. Borrowed from Old French abaie, from Late Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin abbātia. Doublet of abbathie.

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

Compare abbey with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
abbey	2	ab·bey
Apia	2	a-pia
above	3	a-bo-ve
ape	1	ape
Abby	2	ab-by

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