About "emotion"
How to Split "emotion" into Syllables
The word emotion is divided into 2 syllables: emo·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- emo — 1st syllable
- tion — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of emotion:
- IPA: /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
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📖 Definitions
- emotion (countable and uncountable, plural emotions)
- A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French emotion (modern French émotion), from émouvoir (“excite”), based on Latin ēmōtus, past participle of ēmoveō (“to move out, move away, remove, stir up, irritate”), from ē- (“out”) (variant of ex-), and moveō (“move”).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down emotion 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 emotion with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| emotion | 2 | emo·tion |
| emanation | 4 | e-ma-na-tion |
| entwine | 2 | entwi-ne |
| Endymion | 3 | en-dy-mion |
| emendation | 4 | e-men-da-tion |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to emotion:
Emory, emote, emotive, emoticon, emollient, emolument, emotional, emotionless.