guide

How to Split "guide" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of guide:

• IPA: /ɡaɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
2. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

📚 Word Origin & History

c. 1325–75. From Middle English guide, from the Old French guide, from Old Occitan guida, from guidar, from Frankish *wītan (“to show the way, lead”), from Proto-Germanic *wītaną (“to see, know; go, depart”), from Proto-Indo-European *weyd- (“to see, know”). Cognate with Old English wītan (“to see, take heed to, watch after, guard, keep”). Related also to English wit. From Middle English guiden, from Old French guider, from Old Occitan guidar, from Frankish *wītan (“to s...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
guide	2	gui·de
gazette	3	ga-zet-te
gite	2	gi-te
gusto	2	gu-sto
gait	1	gait

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to guide:

GUI, Guido, guild, guile, guilt, guise, Guiana, guider.