About "avocado"
How to Split "avocado" into Syllables
The word avocado is divided into 4 syllables: a·vo·ca·do. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- vo — 2nd syllable
- ca — 3rd syllable
- do — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of avocado:
- IPA: /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/
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📖 Definitions
- avocado (countable and uncountable, plural avocados or avocadoes)
- The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin American Spanish avocado, from the earlier aguacate, which comes from Classical Nahuatl āhuacatl (“avocado”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced? Particularly: “Spanish entry does not mention folk-etymology”) (Can this(+) etymology be sourced? Particularly: “Latin American Spanish uses aguacate or palta, the DRAE marks avocado as being used in the Philippines”) Doublet of abacate. Compare aguacatillo, avocadillo. The first mention can be found in the 1696 catalog...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare avocado with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| avocado | 4 | a·vo·ca·do |
| abject | 2 | ab-ject |
| avast | 2 | a-vast |
| Abbasid | 3 | ab-ba-sid |
| apostate | 4 | a-po-sta-te |
🔗 Related Words
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