guilt

How to Split "guilt" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• guilt — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of guilt:

• IPA: /ɡɪlt/

📖 Definitions

1. guilt (usually uncountable, plural guilts)
2. guilt (third-person singular simple present guilts, present participle guilting, simple past and past participle guilted)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English gilt, gult, from Old English gylt (“guilt, sin, offense, crime, fault”), of obscure origin, but possibly related with Old English ġieldan (“to pay, requite, punish”), whence yield. More specifically it could be connected with Proto-West Germanic *guldijā, whence Middle Low German gülde, Middle High German gülte (“debt, fee, financial duty”). However, neither the Old English stem form nor the -t (instead of -d) fit the continental form. From Middle English gilt...

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Understanding how to break down guilt 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare guilt with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
guilt	1	guilt
Gould	1	gould
Gillette	3	gil-let-te
glade	2	gla-de
gold	1	gold

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