corporal

How to Split "corporal" into Syllables

The word corporal is divided into 3 syllables: cor·por·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cor — 1st syllable
• por — 2nd syllable
• al — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of corporal:

• IPA: /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/

📖 Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to the body, especially the human body; bodily.
2. A non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English corporal, corporall, corporel, corporell, from Old French corporal (French corporel), from Latin corporālis, from Latin corpus (“body”); compare corporeal. From French caporal, probably influenced by corporal (above), from the Italian caporale, from capo (“head, leader”) from Latin caput (“head”). From Middle English corporall, corporalle, from the Latin corporāle, the neuter of corporālis representing the doctrine of transubstantiation in which the Eucharist b...

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

Compare corporal with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
corporal	3	cor·por·al
charbroil	1	charbroil
corporeal	4	cor-po-re-al
cerebral	3	ce-rebr-al

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to corporal:

cor, Cora, cord, core, Cork, corm, corn, Corp.