About "anathema"
How to Split "anathema" into Syllables
The word anathema is divided into 4 syllables: a·na·the·ma. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- na — 2nd syllable
- the — 3rd syllable
- ma — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of anathema:
- IPA: /əˈnæθəmə/
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📖 Definitions
- anathema (plural anathemas or anathemata)
- New Advent: The Catholic on-line encyclopedia.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Late Latin anathema (“curse, person cursed, offering”), itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀνάθεμα (anáthema, “something dedicated, especially dedicated to eternal damnation”), from ἀνατίθημι (anatíthēmi, “I set upon, offer as a votive gift”), from ἀνά (aná, “upon”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “I put, place”). The Ancient Greek term was influenced by Hebrew חרם (herem), leading to the sense of "accursed," especially in Ecclesiastic...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare anathema with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| anathema | 4 | a·na·the·ma |
| anthem | 1 | anthem |
| Antwan | 1 | antwan |
| Anton | 2 | an-ton |
| anatomy | 4 | a-na-to-my |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to anathema:
Ana, anal, Anabel, Anacin, analog, anagram, Anaheim, analogy.