coleus

How to Split "coleus" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of coleus:

• IPA: /ˈkəʊ.li.əs/

📖 Definitions

1. Any of certain plants in the mint family, many used as ornamentals for their colorful, variegated leaves, sometime included in genus Plectranthus (spurflowers), sometimes in their own genus Coleus,
2. especially, Plectranthus scutellarioides, also known as Coleus scutellarioides and Coleus blumei.

📚 Word Origin & History

From the genus name translingual Coleus, from Latin coleus, from Ancient Greek κολεός (koleós, “sheath”) in reference to the manner in which the stamens are united. Uncertain; said to be from colare (“to strain”). Possibly akin to cūleus, culleus (“sack”); caulis, cōlis (“stalk”); or cōlum (“sieve”).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare coleus with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
coleus	2	co·leus
Clausius	2	clau-sius
colossi	3	co-los-si
cowlick	2	cow-lick
chocoholic	4	cho-co-ho-lic

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to coleus:

Col, COLA, cold, Cole, coll, Colo, colt, Colby.