About "aught"
How to Split "aught" into Syllables
The word aught is divided into 1 syllables: aught. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- aught — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of aught:
- IPA: /ɔːt/
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📖 Definitions
- “aught”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- a man of aught ― a man of high esteem, an important or well-respected man
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English aught, ought, from Old English āht, āwiht, from ā (“always", "ever”) + wiht (“thing", "creature”). More at wight. Rebracketing of a naught. From Middle English aught (“estimation, regard, reputation”), from Old English æht (“estimation, consideration”), from Proto-West Germanic *ahtu. Cognate with Dutch acht (“attention, regard, heed”), German Acht (“attention, regard”). Also see ettle. Originally the past tense of owe. From Middle English ahte, f...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare aught with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| aught | 1 | aught |
| Agatha | 3 | a-ga-tha |
| Acadia | 3 | a-ca-dia |
| acidity | 4 | a-ci-di-ty |
| ageist | 2 | a-geist |
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