haiku

How to Split "haiku" into Syllables

The word haiku is divided into 2 syllables: hai·ku. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hai — 1st syllable
• ku — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of haiku:

• IPA: /ˈhaɪkuː/

📖 Definitions

1. A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
2. A three-line poem in any language, with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven syllables in the second, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Japanese 俳(はい)句(く) (haiku), from Middle Chinese 俳 (beaj, “paralleled [writing]”) + 句 (kɨoH, “line”). From English haiku, from Japanese 俳(はい)句(く) (haiku), from Middle Chinese 俳 (bˠɛi, “paralleled [writing]”) + 句 (kɨoH, “line”). From dialectal haika +‎ -u, from Proto-Finnic *haika, from Proto-Finno-Permic *šajka; cognates include Estonian haige (~ haikea) and Lule Sami suoikē. Borrowed from Japanese 俳(はい)句(く) (haiku). From...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
haiku	2	hai·ku
HS	1	hs
hasheesh	2	ha-sheesh
hooch	1	hooch
hooka	2	hoo-ka

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to haiku:

hail, hair, Haida, Haifa, hairy, Haiti, hairdo, haired.