About "dobs"
How to Split "dobs" into Syllables
The word dobs is divided into 1 syllables: dobs. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- dobs — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of dobs:
- IPA: [ˈduɔ̂ps]
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📖 Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dob
- dôbs (definite dobais, comparative dobāks, superlative visdobākais, adverb dobi)
📚 Word Origin & History
From earlier *dobus, from Proto-Baltic *duob-, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewb- (“deep”). In Latvian, former u-stem adjectives were assimilated into other classes; *dobus gave rise to both an o-stem and a yo-stem variant which later on became independent words, dobs and dôbjš, with different semantic nuances (compare also, e.g., plats and plašs, or ass and ašs). Cognates include Lithuanian dubùs (“deep, hollow”), Lithuanian dauba (“hollow place”), Proto-Slavic *duplo (“hole, ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare dobs with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| dobs | 1 | dobs |
| database | 4 | da-ta-ba-se |
| deface | 3 | de-fa-ce |
| depose | 3 | de-po-se |
| dibs | 1 | dibs |
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