hair

How to Split "hair" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hair — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hair:

• IPA: /hɛə/

📖 Definitions

1. hair (countable and uncountable, plural hairs) (but usually in singular)
2. January 2014, Barack Obama, quoted in "Going the Distance" by David Remnick, in The New Yorker

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English her, heer, hær, from Old English hǣr, from Proto-West Germanic *hār, from Proto-Germanic *hērą (“hair”), from Proto-Indo-European *kes- (“to scrape, comb”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Hier, Híer (“hair”), West Frisian hier (“hair”), Cimbrian haar, har (“hair”), Dutch haar (“hair”), German and Low German Haar (“hair”), Luxembourgish Hoer (“hair”), Mòcheno hor (“hair”), Yiddish האָר (hor, “hair”), Danish, Norwegian Bokmål,...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
hair	1	hair
haywire	3	hay-wi-re
hirer	2	hir-er
hire	2	hi-re
hero	2	he-ro

🔗 Related Words

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