emancipate

How to Split "emancipate" into Syllables

The word emancipate is divided into 5 syllables: e·man·ci·pa·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• e — 1st syllable
• man — 2nd syllable
• ci — 3rd syllable
• pa — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of emancipate:

• IPA: /ɪˈmæn(t)sɪpeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. emancipate (third-person singular simple present emancipates, present participle emancipating, simple past and past participle emancipated)
2. To set free (a person or group) from the oppression or restraint of another; to liberate.

📚 Word Origin & History

Learned borrowing from Latin ēmancipātus (“liberated, emancipated”) + English -ate (suffix forming verbs, and adjectives with the sense ‘characterized by the specified thing’). Ēmancipātus is the perfect passive participle of ēmancipō (“to declare (someone) free and independent of another’s power, emancipate; to give (something) from one’s authority or power into that of another, to alienate, transfer; to cause (oneself or someone) to become another’s slave; to make (someon...

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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
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
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