bathe

How to Split "bathe" into Syllables

The word bathe is divided into 2 syllables: ba·the. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ba — 1st syllable
• the — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of bathe:

• IPA: /beɪð/

📖 Definitions

1. bathe (third-person singular simple present bathes, present participle bathing, simple past and past participle bathed)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English bathen, from Old English baþian (“to bathe, wash”), from Proto-West Germanic *baþōn, from Proto-Germanic *baþōną (“to bathe”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₁- (“to warm”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian boadje (“to bathe”), Dutch baden (“to bathe”), German Low German baden (“to bathe”), German baden (“to bathe”), Danish bade (“to bathe”), Swedish bada (“to bathe”), Icelandic baða (“to bathe”). More at bath. Compare also bask.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down bathe 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 bathe with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
bathe	2	ba·the
but	1	but
bootee	2	boo-tee
bite	2	bi-te
Batu	2	ba-tu

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to bathe:

bat, bate, bath, Batu, batch, Bates, batik, baton.