About "eke"
How to Split "eke" into Syllables
The word eke is divided into 1 syllables: eke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- eke — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of eke:
- IPA: /iːk/
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📖 Definitions
- eke (third-person singular simple present ekes, present participle eking or ekeing, simple past and past participle eked)
- eke in Géza Bárczi, László Országh, et al., editors, A magyar nyelv értelmező szótára [The Explanatory Dictionary of the Hungarian Language] (ÉrtSz.), Budapest: Akadémiai Kiadó, 1959–1962. Fifth ed., 1992: →ISBN.
📚 Word Origin & History
The noun is derived from Middle English eke (“addition, increase, enlargement”), from Old English ēaca, from Proto-Germanic *aukô, from *aukaną (“to increase, add, enlarge”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewg- (“to enlarge, increase”). The English noun is cognate with Old Frisian āka (“addition, increase; bonus”), Old Norse auki (“growth, increase, proliferation”). The verb is derived partly: from the noun; and from Middle English eken (“to increase, add, enl...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down eke 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
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare eke with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| eke | 1 | eke |
| EKG | 1 | ekg |
| echoic | 2 | e-choic |
| excuse | 3 | ex-cu-se |
| EEG | 1 | eeg |