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How to Split "all" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• all — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of all:

• IPA: /ɔːl/

📖 Definitions

1. Q. Now, then, when you started to go to stake the claims, who all went along?
2. A. I and Johan Peter Johansen, Otto Greiner, and Thorulf Kjelsberg.

📚 Word Origin & History

Clipping of English Allar. From Middle English all, from Old English eall, from Proto-West Germanic *all, from Proto-Germanic *allaz, of uncertain origin but perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (“all”). Cognate with West Frisian al (“all”), Dutch al (“all”), Scots a' (“all”), German all (“all”), Swedish all (“all”), Norwegian all (“all”), Icelandic allur (“all”), Welsh holl (“all”), Irish uile (“all”), Lithuanian aliái (“all, each, every”). The...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
all	1	all
AWOL	2	a-wol
awl	1	awl
ale	1	ale
Aaliyah	2	aa-liyah

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to all:

ally, Allah, Allan, allay, Allen, alley, Allie, allot.