About "awesome"
How to Split "awesome" into Syllables
The word awesome is divided into 4 syllables: a·we·so·me. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- we — 2nd syllable
- so — 3rd syllable
- me — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of awesome:
- IPA: /ˈɔː.səm/
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📖 Definitions
- awesome (comparative more awesome or awesomer, superlative most awesome or awesomest)
- Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]
📚 Word Origin & History
From awe + -some; compare earlier awful and Middle English eiful (“inducing fright or terror, terrible”), from Old English eġeful (“fearful; inspiring awe”). The oldest meaning of awesome is of “something which inspires awe”, but the word is now also a common colloquial expression. It was originally so used in the United States, where it had featured strikingly in the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, as used by Japan's Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto to describe the "awesome" industrial po...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down awesome 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 awesome with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| awesome | 4 | a·we·so·me |
| awaken | 3 | a-wa-ken |
| Assam | 2 | as-sam |
| Achaean | 2 | a-chaean |
| ashcan | 1 | ashcan |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to awesome:
awe, awed, aweigh, awestruck, awestricken.