cerise

How to Split "cerise" into Syllables

The word cerise is divided into 3 syllables: ce·ri·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ce — 1st syllable
• ri — 2nd syllable
• se — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of cerise:

• IPA: /səˈɹiːz/

📖 Definitions

1. cerise (countable and uncountable, plural cerises)
2. A deep, bright red colour tinted with pink.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French cerise (mid 19th century), itself from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from Latin cerasium. Doublet of cherry and kirsch. Inherited from Old French cerise, from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from the neuter plural of Late Latin ceresium, from Latin cerasium, from Ancient Greek κεράσιον (kerásion, “cherry”), from κερασός (kerasós, “bird cherry”), ultimately possibly of Anatolian origin. From Vulgar Latin ceresia, from the neuter plural of Late Latin ceresium, from Lat...

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Understanding how to break down cerise 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare cerise with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
cerise	3	ce·ri·se
cirque	2	cir-que
cockroach	1	cockroach
Crick	1	crick
Crisco	2	cri-sco

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to cerise:

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