exonerate

How to Split "exonerate" into Syllables

The word exonerate is divided into 5 syllables: e·xo·ne·ra·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• e — 1st syllable
• xo — 2nd syllable
• ne — 3rd syllable
• ra — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of exonerate:

• IPA: /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. exonerate (third-person singular simple present exonerates, present participle exonerating, simple past and past participle exonerated)
2. exonerate (comparative more exonerate, superlative most exonerate)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English exoneraten (attested in past participle exonerated), from Latin exonerātus, past perfect participle of exonerō (“to discharge, unload; to exonerate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Exonerō is from ex- (“out, from”) +‎ onerō (“to burden, lade; to load”) further from onus (oner-) (“a burden, load”) +‎ -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃énh₂os (“burden, load”), from *h₃enh₂- (“to charge, onerate”). ...

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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
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