About "fairy"
How to Split "fairy" into Syllables
The word fairy is divided into 2 syllables: fai·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- fai — 1st syllable
- ry — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of fairy:
- IPA: /ˈfɛəɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- fairy (countable and uncountable, plural fairies)
- An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English faierie, fairie, from Old French faerie, from fae + -erie, from Latin fāta (“goddess of fate”). Equivalent to fay + -ry. Attested in English from about 1330, in King Alisaunder, first in the sense of "enchantment, illusion, dream" ("that thou herdest is fairye") and shortly thereafter "realm of the fays, fairy-land" and "the inhabitants of fairyland, collectively". The re-interpretation of the term as a countable noun denoting individual inhabitants of fairy-land can ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare fairy with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| fairy | 2 | fai·ry |
| February | 3 | fe-brua-ry |
| four | 1 | four |
| foray | 2 | fo-ray |
| Fri | 1 | fri |
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