firth

How to Split "firth" into Syllables

The word firth is divided into 1 syllables: firth. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• firth — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of firth:

• IPA: /fɜːθ/

📖 Definitions

1. An arm or inlet of the sea; a river estuary. [from c. 1600]
2. alternative form of frith (“peace”)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Scots firth, furth, from Northern Middle English fyrth, from either or both of Old English ford and Old Norse fjǫrðr (“firth, fjord”), from Proto-Germanic *ferþu, *ferþuz (“inlet, fjord”), from Proto-Indo-European *pértus (“crossing”), from *per- (“to carry forth”) + *-tus (suffix forming action nouns from verb roots). The English word is a doublet of fjord, ford, port, and fjard. From Middle English fyrth, a metathetic variant of frith (“forest”), from Ol...

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

Compare firth with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
firth	1	firth
Frieda	2	frie-da
forward	2	for-ward
fibered	3	fi-ber-ed
Faraday	3	fa-ra-day

🔗 Related Words

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fir, fire, firm, firer, first, firing, firkin, firmer.