About "anneal"
How to Split "anneal" into Syllables
The word anneal is divided into 3 syllables: an·ne·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- an — 1st syllable
- ne — 2nd syllable
- al — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of anneal:
- IPA: /əˈniːl/
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📖 Definitions
- anneal (third-person singular simple present anneals, present participle annealing, simple past and past participle annealed)
- To cool glass slowly, to minimize internal stress.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English anelen, onelen, from Old English onǣlan (“to burn, ignite, set fire to, consume, heat, enlighten, incite, inflame, inspire, kindle”), from Proto-Germanic *ana (“on”) + Proto-Germanic *ailijaną (“to burn”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eydʰ- (“to burn”). The double-N spelling may have arisen by analogy with Latinate verbs like announce, annex, and annul. The word is related to Old English onāl (“that which is burnt, burning; incense”), Old English āl ...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare anneal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| anneal | 3 | an·ne·al |
| anomaly | 4 | a-no-ma-ly |
| animal | 3 | a-nim-al |
| annuli | 3 | an-nu-li |
| Amelia | 3 | a-me-lia |
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