court

How to Split "court" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• court — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of court:

• IPA: /kɔːt/

📖 Definitions

1. An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
2. The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English court, from Old French cort, curt, from Late Latin cōrs, contracted from Latin cohors. Doublet of cohort. Inherited from Old French curt, from Latin curtus. See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. Borrowed from English court. Borrowed from Old French cort, curt, from Latin cōrs, contraction of cohors, cohortem. From Old French cort, curt, etc. From Old French curt, from Latin curtus (“shortened, short”). From Old French curt, from Latin curtus.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
court	1	court
certitude	4	cer-ti-tu-de
Curt	1	curt
cigaret	3	ci-ga-ret
Croatia	2	croa-tia

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