garage

How to Split "garage" into Syllables

The word garage is divided into 3 syllables: ga·ra·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ga — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• ge — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of garage:

• IPA: /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. garage (countable and uncountable, plural garages)
2. A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French garage (“keeping under cover, protection, shelter”), derivative of French garer (“to keep under cover, dock, shunt, guard, keep”), from Middle French garer, garrer, guerrer; partly from Old French garir, warir (from Old Frankish *warjan); and partly from Old French varer (“to fight, defend oneself, protect”), from Old Norse varask (“to defend oneself”), reflexive of vara (“to ware, watch out, defend”); both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *warjaną (“to ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
garage	3	ga·ra·ge
Gorgas	2	gor-gas
gorge	2	gor-ge
graze	2	gra-ze
gorgeous	2	gor-geous

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to garage:

gar, garb, Gary, Garbo, Garry, Garth, Garza, garble.