great

How to Split "great" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• great — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of great:

• IPA: /ˈɡɹeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. great (comparative greater, superlative greatest)
2. Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English greet (“great, large”), from Old English grēat (“big, thick, coarse, massive”), from Proto-West Germanic *graut, from Proto-Germanic *grautaz (“big in size, coarse, coarse grained”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰrewd-, *gʰer- (“to rub, grind, remove”). Cognate with Scots graat, great, greet, greit (“coarse in grain or texture, thick, great”), North Frisian grat, grut, gurt (“big, great, large”), Saterland Frisian groot (“big, large”), West Frisia...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
great	1	great
grotty	2	grot-ty
greedy	2	gree-dy
grit	1	grit
Garrett	2	gar-rett

🔗 Related Words

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Greg, grep, grew, Grey, grebe, greed, Greek, green.