collect

How to Split "collect" into Syllables

The word collect is divided into 2 syllables: col·lect. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• col — 1st syllable
• lect — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of collect:

• IPA: /kəˈlɛkt/

📖 Definitions

1. collect (third-person singular simple present collects, present participle collecting, simple past and past participle collected)
2. To be paid for by the recipient, as a telephone call or a shipment.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English collecten, a borrowing from Old French collecter, from Medieval Latin collectare (“to collect money”), from Latin collecta (“a collection of money, in Late Latin a meeting, assemblage, in Medieval Latin a tax, also an assembly for prayer, a prayer”), feminine of collectus, past participle of colligere, conligere (“to gather together, collect, consider, conclude, infer”), from com- (“together”) + legere (“to gather”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *le...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
collect	2	col·lect
Colgate	3	col-ga-te
collocate	4	col-lo-ca-te
classicist	3	clas-si-cist
closeout	2	clo-seout

🔗 Related Words

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