About "antenna"
How to Split "antenna" into Syllables
The word antenna is divided into 3 syllables: an·ten·na. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- an — 1st syllable
- ten — 2nd syllable
- na — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of antenna:
- IPA: /ænˈtɛn.ə/
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📖 Definitions
- antenna (plural antennae or antennas or (archaic) antennæ)
- An appendage used for sensing on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. [from 17th c.]
📚 Word Origin & History
From Latin antenna, antemna (“yard, sailyard; pole”). First used in this sense as a Latin word in the 15th century and as an English word by the end of the 17th century. From Latin antenna, the scientific senses were borrowed later. May be from Proto-Italic *antitempnā, from Proto-Indo-European *temp- (“to stretch, extend”).
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare antenna with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| antenna | 3 | an·ten·na |
| Andaman | 3 | an-da-man |
| anthem | 1 | anthem |
| Antonio | 3 | an-to-nio |
| Antoine | 3 | an-toi-ne |
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