crop

How to Split "crop" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• crop — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of crop:

• IPA: /kɹɒp/

📖 Definitions

1. The production amount of such an output for a specific season or year, particularly of plants.
2. A group of vesicles at the same stage of development in a disease.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English crop, croppe, from Old English crop, cropp, croppa (“the head or top of a plant, a sprout or herb, a bunch or cluster of flowers, an ear of corn, the craw of a bird, a kidney”), from Proto-West Germanic *kropp, from Proto-Germanic *kruppaz (“body, trunk, crop”), from Proto-Indo-European *grewb- (“to warp, bend, crawl”). From Middle English croppen (“to cut, pluck and eat”), from Old English *croppian. Cognate with Scots crap (“to crop”), Dutch kroppen (“...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
crop	1	crop
choirboy	2	choir-boy
curvy	2	cur-vy
carafe	3	ca-ra-fe
crape	2	cra-pe

🔗 Related Words

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crow, croak, Croat, Croce, crock, croft, crone, crony.