facile

How to Split "facile" into Syllables

The word facile is divided into 3 syllables: fa·ci·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fa — 1st syllable
• ci — 2nd syllable
• le — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of facile:

• IPA: /ˈfæs.aɪl/

📖 Definitions

1. facile (comparative more facile, superlative most facile)
2. Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.). [from 17th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French facile, from Latin facilis (“easy to do, easy, doable”), from Latin facere (“to do, make”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (“to do, put”) Compare Spanish fácil (“easy”). First use appears c. 1484 in a translation by William Caxton. Borrowed from Latin facilis (“easy”), from faciō (“to do, make”). Probably borrowed from Latin facilis (“easy”), from faciō (“to do, make”). From the neuter accusative case form of facilis. 1441, borr...

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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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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare facile with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
facile	3	fa·ci·le
fecal	2	fec-al
fo'c's'le	1	fo'c's'le
fickle	1	fickle
fossil	2	fos-sil

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to facile:

face, fact, facet, facade, facial, facing, factor, faction.