About "encore"
Syllables
3
Letters
6
Language
EN
How to Split "encore" into Syllables
The word encore is divided into 3 syllables: en·co·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- en — 1st syllable
- co — 2nd syllable
- re — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of encore:
- IPA: /ˈɒŋkɔː/
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📖 Definitions
- A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.
- A call or demand (as by continued applause) for a repeat performance.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French encore (“more, again”), and once used in this sense. Probably from Old French ancor, from Late Latin in hanc hōram (“until this hour”). Compare Catalan and Occitan encara, Italian ancora. Sense 5 is a semantic loan from German noch (adverb).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down encore 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 encore with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| encore | 3 | en·co·re |
| emissary | 4 | e-mis-sa-ry |
| enquirer | 3 | en-quir-er |
| ensurer | 3 | en-sur-er |
| enhancer | 3 | en-hanc-er |
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