augment

How to Split "augment" into Syllables

The word augment is divided into 2 syllables: aug·ment. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• aug — 1st syllable
• ment — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of augment:

• IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

📖 Definitions

1. augment (third-person singular simple present augments, present participle augmenting, simple past and past participle augmented)
2. John A. Simpson and Edmund S. C. Weiner, editors (1989), “augment”, in The Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd edition, Oxford: Clarendon Press, →ISBN.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English augmenten, from Middle French augmenter, from Old French augmenter, from Late Latin augmentare (“to increase”), from Latin augmentum (“an increase, growth”), from augere (“to increase”). Learned borrowing from Latin augmentum. Borrowed from Latin augmentum or another European language. Borrowed from Latin augmentum. Learned borrowing from Latin augmentum. Borrowed from French augment or Latin augmentum.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down augment into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare augment with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
augment	2	aug·ment
ashamed	3	a-sham-ed
ascend	2	a-scend
aconite	4	a-co-ni-te
agenda	3	a-gen-da

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to augment:

Aug, auger, aught, augur, Augean, augite, augury, august.