About "cell"
How to Split "cell" into Syllables
The word cell is divided into 1 syllables: cell. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- cell — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of cell:
- IPA: /sɛl/
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📖 Definitions
- A single-room dwelling for a hermit. [from 10th c.]
- A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person. [from 14th c.]
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English celle, selle, from Old English cell (attested in inflected forms), from Latin cella (“chamber, small room, compartment”), later reinforced by Old French cel, sele, Old French cele. Ultimately from Proto-Italic *kelnā, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱelneh₂, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱel- (“to cover”). Doublet of cella and hall. Ellipsis of cell phone, itself a clipping of cellular phone, from cellular + phone. Clipping of cellulair or borrowed directly from E...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare cell with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| cell | 1 | cell |
| cogwheel | 1 | cogwheel |
| Chloe | 1 | chloe |
| coulee | 2 | cou-lee |
| Cowley | 2 | cow-ley |
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