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How to Split "card" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• card — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of card:

• IPA: /kɑːd/

📖 Definitions

1. card (countable and uncountable, plural cards)
2. A resource or argument, used to achieve a purpose. (See play the something card.)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English carde (“playing card”), from Old French carte, from Latin charta, from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs, “paper, papyrus”). Doublet of chart. From Middle English carde, Old French carde, from Old Occitan carda, deverbal from cardar, from Late Latin *carito, from Latin carō (“to comb with a card”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to cut”). From Middle English carden, from Old French carder, from carde (“cotton card”); see Etymology 2 for more. In...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
card	1	card
credit	2	cre-dit
cohort	2	co-hort
cheroot	2	che-root
chordate	3	chor-da-te

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to card:

car, Cara, CARE, Carl, carp, Carr, cars, cart.