About "angelic"
How to Split "angelic" into Syllables
The word angelic is divided into 3 syllables: a·nge·lic. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- nge — 2nd syllable
- lic — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of angelic:
- IPA: /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/
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📖 Definitions
- angelic (comparative more angelic, superlative most angelic)
- Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English angelik, aungillik, aungellike, (also angellich, aungellich > English angelly), from Old English anġelīċ, engellīċ, englelīċ, coalescing with Old French angélique, from Latin angelicus, from Ancient Greek ἀγγελικός (angelikós, “of or for a messenger”), from ἄγγελος (ángelos, “angel”). Equivalent to angel + -ic. Doublet of angelique (“plant of the genus Angelica”) and angélique (“plucked bowl lute”). Borrowed from French angéli...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare angelic with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| angelic | 3 | a·nge·lic |
| Angelique | 4 | a-nge-li-que |
| anglicize | 3 | angli-ci-ze |
| angelica | 4 | a-nge-li-ca |
| Angelico | 4 | a-nge-li-co |
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