About "behold"
How to Split "behold" into Syllables
The word behold is divided into 2 syllables: be·hold. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- be — 1st syllable
- hold — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of behold:
- IPA: /bɪˈhəʊld/
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📖 Definitions
- behold (third-person singular simple present beholds, present participle beholding, simple past beheld, past participle beheld or (rare) beholden)
- To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English biholden, from Old English behealdan (“to hold, possess, preserve, belong, keep, observe, look at, take care, beware, be cautious, restrain, act, behave”), from Proto-West Germanic *bihaldan (“to hold with, keep”), equivalent to be- + hold. Cognate with Saterland Frisian behoolde (“to keep”), Dutch behouden (“to keep, restrain, preserve”), German behalten (“to keep, restrain, remember”), Danish and Norwegian beholde (“to keep”) and Swedish behålla ...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down behold 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 behold with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| behold | 2 | be·hold |
| baldy | 2 | bal-dy |
| bloated | 2 | bloat-ed |
| BLT | 1 | blt |
| blat | 1 | blat |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to behold:
Behan, behalf, behave, behead, beheld, behest, behind, behoove.