cob

How to Split "cob" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cob — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of cob:

• IPA: /kɑb/

📖 Definitions

1. cob (countable and uncountable, plural cobs)
2. The grains, each of which is about the bulk of the largest marrowfat pea, are placed all round a stalk, which goes up the middle, and this little stalk, to which the seeds adhere, is called the Corn Cob.

📚 Word Origin & History

Of uncertain origin. The word has many disparate senses, which are likely of diverse origin. The specifics of these origins have long been debated, as has the question of which senses arise from which origins. At least the swan sense originated in Middle English cobbe (“male swan; gang leader; bully”). Some other senses likely originated as a variant of cop (“head, top, peak, summit”). In other senses, the word may be related to cub, itself of obscure origin but possibly from Old Norse k...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare cob with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
cob	1	cob
chef	1	chef
cope	2	co-pe
covey	2	co-vey
cobweb	2	cob-web

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to cob:

Cobb, COBOL, cobra, Cobain, cobalt, cobber, cobble, cobnut.