coal

How to Split "coal" into Syllables

The word coal is divided into 2 syllables: co·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• co — 1st syllable
• al — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of coal:

• IPA: /kəʊl/

📖 Definitions

1. coal (countable and uncountable, plural coals)
2. coal (third-person singular simple present coals, present participle coaling, simple past and past participle coaled)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English cole, from Old English col, from Proto-West Germanic *kol, from Proto-Germanic *kulą, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵwelH- (“to burn, shine”). Cognate with West Frisian koal (“coal”), Cimbrian kholl (“coal”), Dutch kool (“coal; carbon”), German Kohle (“coal”), Luxembourgish Kuel (“coal”), Vilamovian köła (“coal”), Yiddish קויל (koyl, “coal”), Danish kul (“coal”), Faroese, Icelandic, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Swedish kol (“...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
coal	2	co·al
coequal	3	coe-qu-al
chili	2	chi-li
cell	1	cell
coulee	2	cou-lee

🔗 Related Words

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coat, coax, coach, coast, coarse, coaxer, coarsen, coastal.