brutal

How to Split "brutal" into Syllables

The word brutal is divided into 2 syllables: brut·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• brut — 1st syllable
• al — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of brutal:

• IPA: /ˈbɹuː.təl/

📖 Definitions

1. brutal (comparative more brutal, superlative most brutal)
2. Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Medieval Latin brutalis (“savage, stupid”), from Latin brūtus (“dull, stupid”). Borrowed from Spanish brutal. Borrowed from Latin brutālis. From French brutal, from Latin brūtus (“dull, stupid”). Borrowed from Medieval Latin brūtālis (“savage, stupid”), from brūtus (“dull, stupid”). See brut and -al. From Latin brutalis, from brutus (“dull, stupid”). Borrowed from Dutch brutaal, from Middle Dutch brutael (“savage”), from Middle French brutal (“savage”),...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare brutal with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
brutal	2	brut·al
bridleway	3	brid-le-way
Bradley	2	brad-ley
bridal	2	brid-al
brittle	1	brittle

🔗 Related Words

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Brut, Bruce, bruin, bruit, Bruno, brunt, brush, brusk.