bead

How to Split "bead" into Syllables

The word bead is divided into 1 syllables: bead. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bead — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of bead:

• IPA: /biːd/

📖 Definitions

1. Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster. [from 14thc.]
2. A small, round object with a hole to allow it to be threaded on a cord or wire, particularly for decorative purposes. [from 15thc.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English bede (“a prayer”), also “a bead for counting prayers” in a peire of bedes (literally “a pair of beads”), from Old English bedu, bed, ġebed (“a request, entreaty, prayer”), from Proto-West Germanic *bedu, *bed, *gabed, from Proto-Germanic *bedō, *bedą. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Gebäd (“prayer”), Cimbrian gapéet (“prayer”), Dutch gebed and bede (“prayer”), German Gebet (“prayer”), Low German Gebett (“prayer”), Luxembourgish Gebiet (...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
bead	1	bead
behead	2	be-head
Baotou	2	bao-tou
body	2	bo-dy
bait	1	bait

🔗 Related Words

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beak, beam, Bean, bear, beat, Beau, Beach, beady.