blow

How to Split "blow" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• blow — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of blow:

• IPA: /bləʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. blow (third-person singular simple present blows, present participle blowing, simple past blew, past participle blown)
2. blow (countable and uncountable, plural blows)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English blowen, from Old English blāwan (“to blow, breathe, inflate, sound”), from Proto-West Germanic *blāan, from Proto-Germanic *blēaną (“to blow”) (compare German blähen), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰleh₁- (“to swell, blow up”) (compare Latin flō (“to blow”) and Old Armenian բեղուն (bełun, “fertile”)). From Middle English blo, bloo, from Old English blāw (“blue”), from Proto-Germanic *blēwaz (“blue, dark blue, grey, black”), from Prot...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
blow	1	blow
Baha'ullah	4	ba-ha-'ul-lah
byelaw	2	bye-law
Bill	1	bill
bevel	2	be-vel

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