About "eclipse"
How to Split "eclipse" into Syllables
The word eclipse is divided into 3 syllables: e·clip·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- e — 1st syllable
- clip — 2nd syllable
- se — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of eclipse:
- IPA: /ɪˈklɪps/
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📖 Definitions
- eclipse (countable and uncountable, plural eclipses)
- Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Old French eclipse, from Latin eclīpsis, from Ancient Greek ἔκλειψις (ékleipsis, “eclipse”), from ἐκλείπω (ekleípō, “I abandon, go missing, vanish”), from ἐκ (ek, “out”) and λείπω (leípō, “I leave behind”). Doublet of eclipsis. From Latin eclīpsis. From Latin eclīpsis. Borrowed from Latin eclīpsis, from Ancient Greek ἔκλειψις (ékleipsis, “eclipse”). See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. From Latin eclīpsis. See t...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
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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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