About "accurate"
How to Split "accurate" into Syllables
The word accurate is divided into 4 syllables: ac·cu·ra·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ac — 1st syllable
- cu — 2nd syllable
- ra — 3rd syllable
- te — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of accurate:
- IPA: /ˈak.jʊ.ɹɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- accurate (comparative more accurate, superlative most accurate)
- Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty
📚 Word Origin & History
First attested in the 1610's with the now obsolete sense "done with care", and from the 1650's with the sense "precise, exact". Borrowed from Latin accūrātus (“done with care”), perfect passive participle of accūrō (“take care of”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + cūrō (“take care”), from cūra (“care”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix). Compare English cure. From accūrātus (“elaborate, exact”).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down accurate 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 accurate with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| accurate | 4 | ac·cu·ra·te |
| assert | 2 | as-sert |
| accord | 2 | ac-cord |
| accredit | 2 | accre-dit |
| assort | 2 | as-sort |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to accurate:
acct, Accra, accede, accent, accept, access, accord, accost.