fetus

How to Split "fetus" into Syllables

The word fetus is divided into 2 syllables: fe·tus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fe — 1st syllable
• tus — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of fetus:

• IPA: /ˈfiːtəs/

📖 Definitions

1. fetus (plural fetuses or fetus or (hypercorrect) feti or (misconstruction) fetii) (American spelling, also Canada, Australia)
2. An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

📚 Word Origin & History

A learned borrowing from Latin fētus (“offspring”). Doublet of fawn. Learned borrowing from Latin fētus. First attested in c. 1900. Doublet of feda. From Proto-Italic *fētos, from earlier *θētos, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-to-s, from *dʰeh₁(y)- (“to nurse, suckle”) + *-tós, see also Sanskrit धयति (dháyati, “to suck, suckle”), Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬥𐬎 (daēnu), Old Armenian դիեմ (diem, “to suck mother's milk”), Lithuanian žįsti (“to suckle, ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down fetus 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 fetus with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
fetus	2	fe·tus
fetish	2	fe-tish
FDIC	1	fdic
footsie	2	foot-sie
FTC	1	ftc

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to fetus:

feta, fete, fetal, fetch, fetid, fetich, fetish, fetter.