About "bookmark"
How to Split "bookmark" into Syllables
The word bookmark is divided into 2 syllables: book·mark. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- book — 1st syllable
- mark — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of bookmark:
- IPA: /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/
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📖 Definitions
- A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
- bookmark (third-person singular simple present bookmarks, present participle bookmarking, simple past and past participle bookmarked)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English *boke-merk, *boke-merke (attested only in the bare form merk (“bookmark”)), equivalent to book + mark. Cognate with Danish bogmærke (“bookmark”), Swedish bokmärke (“bookmark”), Norwegian bokmerke (“bookmark”), Icelandic bókamerki (“bookmark”). Eclipsed non-native Old English æstel (“bookmark”), from Old Irish astal, from Latin hastula (“little spear, splint”).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down bookmark 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 bookmark with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| bookmark | 2 | book·mark |
| besmirch | 2 | be-smirch |
| Bismarck | 2 | bi-smarck |
| Bismark | 2 | bi-smark |
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