abracadabra

How to Split "abracadabra" into Syllables

The word abracadabra is divided into 5 syllables: a·bra·ca·da·bra. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• a — 1st syllable
• bra — 2nd syllable
• ca — 3rd syllable
• da — 4th syllable
• bra — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abracadabra:

• IPA: /ˌæbɹəkəˈdæbɹə/

📖 Definitions

1. abracadabra (plural abracadabras)
2. A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Latin abracadabra, a word used in magical writings, of unknown origin. Relationships have been suggested with Abraxas (a Gnostic deity), and with various Aramaic or Hebrew terms עַבְרָא כְּדַבְרָא (avra kedavra, literally “what was said has come to pass”), עַבְדָא כְּדַבְרָא (avda kedavra, literally “what was said has been done”); אַרְבַּע־אֶחַד־אַרְבַּע (arba-eḥad-arba, literally “four-one-four”), but there is litt...

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