ford

How to Split "ford" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ford — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ford:

• IPA: /fɔːd/

📖 Definitions

1. A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.
2. ford (third-person singular simple present fords, present participle fording, simple past and past participle forded)

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English fōrd, from Old English ford, from Proto-West Germanic *furdu, from Proto-Germanic *furduz, from Proto-Indo-European *pértus (“crossing”). Doublet of firth, fjord, and fjard, all via Old Norse; and port, distantly via Latin. Cognate with Low German Föörd, Dutch voord, German Furt, Norwegian and Danish fjord. See also forth and Persian پل (pol, “bridge”). from Old English ford, from Proto-West Germanic *furdu, from Proto-Germanic *furduz Inherited from...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
ford	1	ford
Friday	2	fri-day
ferret	2	fer-ret
forty	2	for-ty
fraud	1	fraud

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to ford:

for, fora, fore, fork, form, fort, foray, force.