graft

How to Split "graft" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• graft — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of graft:

• IPA: /ɡɹɑːft/

📖 Definitions

1. graft (third-person singular simple present grafts, present participle grafting, simple past and past participle grafted)
2. The depth of the blade of a digging tool such as a spade or shovel.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English graffe, from Old French greffe (“stylus”), from Latin graphium (“stylus”), from Ancient Greek γραφείον (grapheíon), from γράφειν (gráphein, “to write”); probably akin to English carve. So named from the resemblance of a scion or shoot to a pointed pencil. Doublet of graphium. Compare graphic, grammar. From Middle Dutch graft (“canal”), from graven (“dig”). The contemporary senses “depth of digging blade” and “narrow spade” may ha...

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

Compare graft with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
graft	1	graft
graffito	3	graf-fi-to
gravid	2	gra-vid
gravity	3	gra-vi-ty
Griffith	2	grif-fith

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