gland

How to Split "gland" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gland — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of gland:

• IPA: /ɡlænd/

📖 Definitions

1. Meronyms: endocrine gland, exocrine gland
2. “gland”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

📚 Word Origin & History

Late 17th century borrowing from French glande, alteration of Old French glandre, from Latin glandulae (“throat glands, tonsils”), plural of glandula (“a little acorn”), from glāns (“an acorn”) +‎ -ula (diminutive nominal suffix). Early 19th century, probably from Scots glam (“vice, clamp”), probably from a variant of clam (“clam; clamp, vise”). Related to clamp. Borrowed from Latin glāns. Doublet of gla. Inherited from Old French glant, from Latin glandem. From Latin gl...

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

Compare gland with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
gland	1	gland
goalmouth	2	goal-mouth
guillemot	3	guil-le-mot
glint	1	glint
gallant	2	gal-lant

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