female

How to Split "female" into Syllables

The word female is divided into 3 syllables: fe·ma·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fe — 1st syllable
• ma — 2nd syllable
• le — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of female:

• IPA: /ˈfiː.meɪl/

📖 Definitions

1. female (not generally comparable, comparative femaler or more female, superlative femalest or most female)
2. Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English female, an alteration of Middle English femele, from Old French femele, femelle (“female”), from Medieval Latin fēmella (“a female”), from Latin fēmella (“a girl, a young female, a young woman”), diminutive of fēmina (“a woman”). The English spelling and pronunciation were remodelled under the influence of male, which is otherwise not etymologically related. Contrast woman, which is etymologically built on man (as in, “person”).

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Understanding how to break down female into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare female with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
female	3	fe·ma·le
familial	4	fa-mi-li-al
family	3	fa-mi-ly
Finley	2	fin-ley
finale	3	fi-na-le

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