antique

How to Split "antique" into Syllables

The word antique is divided into 3 syllables: an·ti·que. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• an — 1st syllable
• ti — 2nd syllable
• que — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of antique:

• IPA: /ˌanˈtiːk/

📖 Definitions

1. antique (comparative antiquer, superlative antiquest)
2. Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French antique (“ancient, old”), from Latin antiquus (“former, earlier, ancient, old”), from ante (“before”); see ante-. Doublet of antic. Inherited from Old French antique, from antic, borrowed from Latin antīquus. Compare also the inherited Old French antive, from the Latin feminine antīqua, which analogically influenced a masculine form antif (compare a similar occurrence in Spanish antiguo).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare antique with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
antique	3	an·ti·que
antithesis	4	an-ti-the-sis
anodize	4	a-no-di-ze
amniotic	3	am-nio-tic
antsy	1	antsy

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