haggis

How to Split "haggis" into Syllables

The word haggis is divided into 2 syllables: hag·gis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hag — 1st syllable
• gis — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of haggis:

• IPA: /ˈhæɡɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. haggis (countable and uncountable, plural haggises)
2. A traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep offal with oatmeal and spices, etc., originally boiled in the stomach of a sheep but now often in an artificial casing, and usually served with neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes) and accompanied with whisky.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English hagis (“haggis”), from hag, haggen (“to chop, cut, hack; to cut into”) (from Old Norse hǫggva (“to hew”)), or from hakken (“to chop, hack; to dice, mince”) (from Old English hēawan (“to chop, hew; to dice, mince”)), both ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kewh₂- (“to hew; to beat, strike; to forge”). From haggi +‎ -s. Borrowed from English haggis. From English haggis. Borrowed from English haggis.

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

Compare haggis with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
haggis	2	hag·gis
hookah	2	hoo-kah
highway	1	highway
Hayes	1	hayes
hook	1	hook

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to haggis:

hag, Hagar, Hague, Haggai, haggle, haggard, haggish, haggler.