About "atoll"
How to Split "atoll" into Syllables
The word atoll is divided into 2 syllables: a·toll. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- toll — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of atoll:
- IPA: /ˈætɒl/
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📖 Definitions
- A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.
- → Dutch: atol→ Indonesian: atol
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Portuguese atol, from Dhivehi އަތޮޅު (atoḷu), possibly from Prakrit *𑀲𑀁𑀢𑀻𑀞 (*saṃtīṭha), from Sanskrit सम्- (sam-) + तीर्थ (tīrtha) “level ford”. The traditional etymology from Persian آبتل (âb-tal, “water-hillock”) is unlikely. Borrowed from Russian атолл (atoll). Borrowed from English atoll, from Portuguese atol, from Dhivehi އަތޮޅު (atoḷu). Borrowed from English atoll, from Portuguese atol, from Dhivehi ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare atoll with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| atoll | 2 | a·toll |
| ayatollah | 3 | aya-tol-lah |
| Adela | 3 | a-de-la |
| Adele | 3 | a-de-le |
| Attlee | 1 | attlee |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to atoll:
atom, atop, atone, atomic, atonal, atomize, atomizer, atomicity.