cereal

How to Split "cereal" into Syllables

The word cereal is divided into 3 syllables: ce·re·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ce — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable
• al — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of cereal:

• IPA: /ˈsɪə.ɪ.əl/

📖 Definitions

1. cereal (countable and uncountable, plural cereals)
2. Carlee, alerce, claree, cleare, relace

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French céréale (“having to do with cereal”), from Latin Cerealis (“of or relating to Ceres”), from Ceres (“Roman goddess of agriculture”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱer- (“grow”), from which also Latin sincerus (English sincere) and Latin crēscō (“grow”) (English crescent). Borrowed from Latin Cereālis (“relating to Ceres”), from Cerēs (“goddess of agriculture”). Borrowed from Latin Cereālis (“relating to Ceres”), from Cerēs (“goddess of ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
cereal	3	ce·re·al
Carly	2	car-ly
carryall	2	car-ryall
chiral	2	chir-al
curlew	2	cur-lew

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to cereal:

Cerf, cert, Ceres, cerise, cerium, cermet, cervix, ceramic.