bracket

How to Split "bracket" into Syllables

The word bracket is divided into 2 syllables: bra·cket. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bra — 1st syllable
• cket — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of bracket:

• IPA: /ˈbɹækɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
2. Any of the characters “(”, “)”, “[”, “]”, “{”, “}”, “⟨”, “⟩”, “<”, “>”, or the like, used in pairs to enclose parenthetic remarks, sections of mathematical expressions, etc.

📚 Word Origin & History

From earlier bragget, *bracket, from Middle English *braget, *braket (attested in braket nail), from Old French braguette (“the opening in the fore part of a pair of breeches, one's fly”), a diminutive of Old French brague (“knickers, britches”), from Old Occitan braga, from Latin brāca (“pants”), from Transalpine Gaulish *brāca, from Proto-Germanic *brāks, an early form of Proto-Germanic *brōks (“leggings, breeches, trousers”). Pseudo-anglicism, derived from bracket.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
bracket	2	bra·cket
bract	1	bract
Brigitte	3	bri-git-te
brigade	3	bri-ga-de
brushwood	1	brushwood

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to bracket:

bra, Brad, brae, brag, Bran, bras, brat, Bray.