About "angel"
How to Split "angel" into Syllables
The word angel is divided into 2 syllables: a·ngel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- ngel — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of angel:
- IPA: /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/
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📖 Definitions
- An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
- Someone who is pure or innocent.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English aungel, angel, from Old English anġel, either a modification of enġel after its etymon Latin angelus (through the intermediate of Proto-West Germanic *angil) or a reborrowing from the Latin, which is in turn from Ancient Greek ἄγγελος (ángelos, “messenger”); later reinforced by Anglo-Norman angele, angel, from the same Latin source. The religious sense of the Greek word first appeared in the Septuagint as a translation of the Hebrew word מַלְאָךְ (malʾ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare angel with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| angel | 2 | a·ngel |
| Angelo | 3 | a-nge-lo |
| Angelou | 3 | a-nge-lou |
| Anglia | 1 | anglia |
| ankle | 1 | ankle |
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