fraught

How to Split "fraught" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fraught — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of fraught:

• IPA: /fɹɔːt/

📖 Definitions

1. fraught (usually uncountable, plural fraughts) (obsolete, also figurative)
2. The hire of a boat or ship to transport cargo.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English fraught, fraght, freght (“transport of goods or people (usually by water); charge for such transport; facilities for such transport; cargo or passengers of a ship; ballast of a ship; goods in general; (figurative) burden; charge”), from Middle Dutch vracht, vrecht, or Middle Low German vracht, vrecht (“cargo, freight; charge for transport of goods”), from Proto-Germanic *fra-aihtiz, from *fra- (intensifying prefix) + Proto-Germanic *aihtiz (“acquisition; possessions...

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

Compare fraught with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
fraught	1	fraught
foresight	3	fo-re-sight
ferocity	4	fe-ro-ci-ty
freight	1	freight
frowsty	2	frows-ty

🔗 Related Words

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frag, Fran, frat, Frau, fray, frail, frame, franc.