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How to Split "grade" into Syllables

The word grade is divided into 2 syllables: gra·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gra — 1st syllable
• de — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of grade:

• IPA: /ɡɹeɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. A degree or level of something; a position within a scale; a degree of quality.
2. A slope (up or down) of a roadway or other passage

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French grade (“a grade, degree”), from Latin gradus (“a step, pace, degree”), from Proto-Italic *graðus, from Proto-Indo-European *gʰradʰ-, *gʰredʰ- (“to walk, go”). Doublet of gradus. Cognate with Gothic 𐌲𐍂𐌹𐌸𐍃 (griþs, “step, grade”), Bavarian Gritt (“step, stride”), Lithuanian gri̇̀diju (“to go, wander”). From English grade. grado +‎ -e Borrowed from Latin gradus. Compare degré. Doublet of gradus. 13th century. From Old Ga...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
grade	2	gra·de
greedy	2	gree-dy
grit	1	grit
grotty	2	grot-ty
garote	3	ga-ro-te

🔗 Related Words

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