galore

How to Split "galore" into Syllables

The word galore is divided into 3 syllables: ga·lo·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ga — 1st syllable
• lo — 2nd syllable
• re — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of galore:

• IPA: /ɡəˈlɔː/

📖 Definitions

1. galore (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
2. Kathleen A. Browne (1927), “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[1], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 133

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, gu leòir (“till sufficient, enough, plenty”) (compare Manx dy liooar), from Irish go, Scottish Gaelic gu (“to; till, until”) + Irish leor, Scottish Gaelic leòr (“ample, sufficient”); go, gu are derived from Old Irish co, cu (“with”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm (“beside, by; near; with”); while leor, leòr are from Old Irish leor, from lour (“enough, sufficient”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-Europe...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
galore	3	ga·lo·re
glory	2	glo-ry
Gwalior	2	gwa-lior
glare	2	gla-re
Geller	2	gell-er

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to galore:

gal, gala, Gale, Gall, Galen, Gallo, Galaxy, galena.