About "fracture"
How to Split "fracture" into Syllables
The word fracture is divided into 3 syllables: frac·tu·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- frac — 1st syllable
- tu — 2nd syllable
- re — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of fracture:
- IPA: /ˈfɹæk.tjə/
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📖 Definitions
- An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.
- fracture (third-person singular simple present fractures, present participle fracturing, simple past and past participle fractured)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English fracture, from Old French fracture, from Latin fractūra (“a breach, fracture, cleft”), from frangere (“to break”), past participle fractus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreg-, whence also English break. See fraction. Doublet of fraktur. Inherited from Middle French fracture, from late Old French fracture, borrowed from Latin fractūra. Compare the inherited Old French fraiture, and the frainture (influenced by fraindre).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down fracture into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare fracture with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| fracture | 3 | frac·tu·re |
| forester | 3 | fo-rest-er |
| Frigidaire | 4 | fri-gi-dai-re |
| freighter | 2 | freight-er |
| forecaster | 4 | fo-re-cast-er |
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