courage

How to Split "courage" into Syllables

The word courage is divided into 3 syllables: cou·ra·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cou — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• ge — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of courage:

• IPA: /ˈkʌ.ɹɪdʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. courage (usually uncountable, plural courages)
2. The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English corage, from Old French corage (French courage), from Vulgar Latin *corāticum, from Latin cor (“heart”). Distantly related to cardiac (“of the heart”), which is from Greek, but from the same Proto-Indo-European root. Displaced Middle English elne, ellen, from Old English ellen (“courage, valor”). Inherited from Middle French corage, from Old French corage, from Vulgar Latin *corāticum, from Latin cor. Cognate with Catalan coratge, Italian coraggio, Occitan corat...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
courage	3	cou·ra·ge
crush	1	crush
Caracas	3	ca-ra-cas
Cruise	2	crui-se
curia's	2	cu-ria's

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