About "cake"
How to Split "cake" into Syllables
The word cake is divided into 2 syllables: ca·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ca — 1st syllable
- ke — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of cake:
- IPA: /keɪk/
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📖 Definitions
- cake (countable and uncountable, plural cakes)
- A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English cake, from Old Norse kaka (“cake”) (compare Norwegian kake, Icelandic/Swedish kaka, Danish kage), from Proto-Germanic *kakǭ, of disputed origin. Likely a distant cognate with kaak. Perhaps related to cookie, kuchen, and quiche. Doublet of coca (pastry). Compare to North Moluccan Malay ceké (“to strangle, to choke, to eat (greedily)”). Borrowed from English cake. Doublet of kaak. From Proto-Oceanic *sake (compare with Maori eke, Samoan eʻe, Tongan heka), from Prot...
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Understanding how to break down cake 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
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare cake with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| cake | 2 | ca·ke |
| chge | 1 | chge |
| chihuahua | 3 | chi-hua-hua |
| chaise | 2 | chai-se |
| caw | 1 | caw |
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