About "angle"
How to Split "angle" into Syllables
The word angle is divided into 1 syllables: angle. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- angle — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of angle:
- IPA: /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
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📖 Definitions
- A corner where two walls intersect.
- A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English angle, angul, angule, borrowed from Middle French angle, from Latin angulus, anglus (“corner, remote area”). Cognate with Old High German ancha (“nape of the neck”), Middle High German anke (“joint of the foot, nape of neck”). Doublet of angulus and ankle. From Middle English anglen (“to meet at an angle, converge”), from the noun (see above). From Middle English angel (“fishhook”), from Old English angel (“hook, fishhook”), from Proto-West Germanic *...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare angle with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| angle | 1 | angle |
| Angelia | 3 | a-nge-lia |
| angel | 2 | a-ngel |
| Angelou | 3 | a-nge-lou |
| Angola | 3 | a-ngo-la |
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