About "bakery"
How to Split "bakery" into Syllables
The word bakery is divided into 3 syllables: ba·ke·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ba — 1st syllable
- ke — 2nd syllable
- ry — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of bakery:
- IPA: /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.
- 1970-1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure
📚 Word Origin & History
From bake + -ery (“place of”). Replaced earlier bakehouse. Originally “place for making bread”; as “shop where baked goods are sold”, it was noted as an Americanism by British travelers by 1832. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Were Swedish/Danish bageri calqued from English or vice versa? What is the history?
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down bakery 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 bakery with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| bakery | 3 | ba·ke·ry |
| backer | 2 | back-er |
| bickerer | 3 | bi-cker-er |
| Beecher | 2 | beech-er |
| bizarre | 3 | bi-zar-re |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to bakery:
bake, Baku, Baker, baking, baklava, Bakunin, Bakelite, bakeshop.