About "artillery"
How to Split "artillery" into Syllables
The word artillery is divided into 4 syllables: ar·til·le·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ar — 1st syllable
- til — 2nd syllable
- le — 3rd syllable
- ry — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of artillery:
- IPA: /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- artillery (countable and uncountable, plural artilleries)
- Large projectile weapons, in modern usage usually large guns, but also rocket artillery.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English artillerie, from Old French artillerie (“collection of military engines, crossbows, lances etc.”), from artillier (“to equip, provide with contraptions”), alteration of atiller (“to arrange, adjust, put on clothes or, especially, pieces of armour”) (influenced by art), itself from Vulgar Latin *apticlō < **apticulō, from Latin aptō (“to make capable”).
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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