About "digest"
How to Split "digest" into Syllables
The word digest is divided into 2 syllables: dig·est. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- dig — 1st syllable
- est — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of digest:
- IPA: /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/
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📖 Definitions
- digest (third-person singular simple present digests, present participle digesting, simple past and past participle digested)
- To bear comfortably or patiently; to be reconciled to; to brook.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English digesten, from Latin dīgestus, past participle of dīgerō (“carry apart”), from dī- (for dis- (“apart”)) + gerō (“I carry”), influenced by Middle French digestion. Partly displaced native Old English meltan (intransitive) and mieltan (transitive), both “to melt, to digest,” whence Modern English melt. From Latin dīgesta, neuter plural of dīgestus, past participle of dīgerō (“separate”). Borrowed from English digest Borrowed from Latin dīgestus. Bo...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare digest with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| digest | 2 | dig·est |
| ducat | 2 | du-cat |
| dist | 1 | dist |
| detect | 2 | de-tect |
| dickhead | 1 | dickhead |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to digest:
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