armistice

How to Split "armistice" into Syllables

The word armistice is divided into 4 syllables: ar·mi·sti·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ar — 1st syllable
• mi — 2nd syllable
• sti — 3rd syllable
• ce — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of armistice:

• IPA: /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Armistice (“the armistice agreement signed between the Allies and Germany on 11 November 1918 to end World War I; (by extension) the end of World War I”).
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📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Latin armistitium, from Latin arma (“arms, weapons”) + sistēre (from sistō (“to halt, stand still”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- (“to stand up”)) + -ium (suffix forming abstract nouns). The word is cognate with French armistice, Italian armistizio, Portuguese armistício, Spanish armisticio. Borrowed from Medieval Latin armistitium, from Latin arma (“weapons”) and statio (“immobility”) (compare solstitium). Cognate with Italian armistizio, Spanis...

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