About "diarrhea"
How to Split "diarrhea" into Syllables
The word diarrhea is divided into 1 syllables: diarrhea. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- diarrhea — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of diarrhea:
- IPA: /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/
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📖 Definitions
- diarrhea (countable and uncountable, plural diarrheas) (American spelling, Canadian spelling)
- The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English diaria, from Middle French diarrie (French diarrhée), from Late Latin diarrhoea, from Ancient Greek διάρροια (diárrhoia, “through-flowing”), from διά (diá, “through”) + ῥέω (rhéō, “flow”). By surface analysis, dia- + -rrhea. Spelling later altered to resemble the word's Latin and Greek roots. Displaced native Old English ūtsiht (literally “straining out”).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down diarrhea into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare diarrhea with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | diarrhea |
| Dyer | 2 | dy-er |
| deter | 2 | det-er |
| dreary | 2 | drea-ry |
| drier | 2 | dri-er |
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