About "gallon"
How to Split "gallon" into Syllables
The word gallon is divided into 2 syllables: gal·lon. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- gal — 1st syllable
- lon — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of gallon:
- IPA: /ˈɡælən/
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📖 Definitions
- A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
- gallon m or n (uncountable, diminutive gallons n)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English gallon, galoun, galun, from Old Northern French galun, galon (“liquid measure”) (compare Old French jalon), from Late Latin galum, galus (“measure of wine”), from Vulgar Latin *galla (“vessel”), possibly from Gaulish *galla, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kel- (“goblet”). Cognate with Ancient Greek κύλιξ (kúlix, “cup”), Sanskrit कलश (kalaśa, “jar, pitcher; measure of liquid”). Related to Old French gille (“wine measure”) (from Me...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare gallon with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| gallon | 2 | gal·lon |
| Galilean | 3 | ga-li-lean |
| gallium | 2 | gal-lium |
| Giuliani | 3 | giu-lia-ni |
| gleam | 1 | gleam |
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