debacle

How to Split "debacle" into Syllables

The word debacle is divided into 3 syllables: de·ba·cle. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• de — 1st syllable
• ba — 2nd syllable
• cle — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of debacle:

• IPA: /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

📖 Definitions

1. The older spelling with accents is no longer listed at all or only mentioned as an alternative in the online versions of most major British and American dictionaries.
2. 2005, Ed. Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson, The Oxford Dictionary of English (2nd edition revised), Oxford University Press, →ISBN

📚 Word Origin & History

From French débâcle, from débâcler (“to unbar; unleash”) from prefix dé- (“un-”) + bâcler (“to dash, bind, bar, block”) [perhaps from unattested Middle French and Old French *bâcler, *bacler (“to hold in place, prop a door or window open”)], from Vulgar Latin *bacculare, from Latin baculum (“rod, staff used for support”), from Proto-Indo-European *bak-. Also attested in Old French desbacler (“to clear a harbour by getting ships unloaded to make room for incoming ship...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down debacle 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

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