age

Syllables:
age
1 syllable
age in syllables

About "age"

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Language
EN

How to Split "age" into Syllables

The word age is divided into 1 syllables: age. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • age — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of age:

  • IPA: /eɪd͡ʒ/

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📖 Definitions

  1. age (countable and uncountable, plural ages)
  2. Feel awfully about Scott... It was a terrible thing for him to love youth so much that he jumped straight from youth to senility without going through manhood. The minute he felt youth going he was frightened again and thought there was nothing between youth and age.

📚 Word Origin & History

Abbreviation of English Angal with e as a placeholder, influenced by Mendi. From Middle English age, Old French aage, eage, edage, from an assumed Vulgar Latin *aetāticum, derived from Latin aetātem, itself derived from aevum (“lifetime”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eyu- (“vital force”). Compare French âge. Displaced native Old English ieldu. The verb is from Middle English agen, from the noun. Originally found mostly as a participial adjective, probably an adjective in...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word Syllables Division
age 1 age
awake 3 a-wa-ke
aqueous 2 aqu-eous
aqua 2 a-qua
access 2 ac-cess

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to age:

aged, agent, ageism, ageist, agency, agenda, ageless, agenda's.

Frequently Asked Questions About "age"

How many syllables does "age" have?

age has 1 syllables: age. The word is divided into 1 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "age"?

The stress is on the first syllable: age. This means you emphasize the "age" part when pronouncing age.

How do you pronounce "age"?

age is pronounced as /eɪd͡ʒ/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: age.

Is "age" easy to spell?

Breaking age into syllables helps with spelling: age. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "age" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.