gust

How to Split "gust" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gust — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of gust:

• IPA: /ɡʌst/

📖 Definitions

1. 1609 (revised 1625), Francis Bacon, De Sapientia Veterum ('Wisdom of the Ancients')
2. they are merely driven about by every sudden gust and impulse of the mind

📚 Word Origin & History

Apparently from an unrecorded Middle English *gust, from Old Norse gustr (“a gust, blast”), from Proto-Germanic *gustiz, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰew-. Cognate with Icelandic gustur (“gust of wind”). Related also to Old Norse gusa (“to gush forth”), Old High German gussa (“flood”), Middle English guschen (> English gush). The English word was not recorded before Shakespeare. From Middle English gust, guste, from Latin gustus (“taste”) and Old French gust, goust. From Midd...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
gust	1	gust
get	1	get
GTE	1	gte
giddy	2	gid-dy
Giotto	2	giot-to

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to gust:

Gus, gush, gushy, gussy, gusto, gusty, gusher, gusset.