hombre

How to Split "hombre" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hombre — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hombre:

• IPA: /ˈɒmbɹeɪ/

📖 Definitions

1. a 17th-century Spanish card game (c. 1650-1660), usually played by three persons with a pack of 40 cards.
2. the lone player in this game undertaking to win the pool against two defenders.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Spanish hombre (“man; human being”), from Old Spanish omne, from Latin hominem, accusative of homō (“a human being, a person”), from Old Latin hemō, from Proto-Italic *hemō (“man”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰmṓ (“earthling”), from *dʰéǵʰōm (“earth”). Doublet of gome, homo, ombre, and omi. From Old Navarro-Aragonese hombre~home, from Latin hominem. Inherited from Latin hominem. Inherited from Old Spanish omne, from Latin hominem, homō, from Old La...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
hombre	1	hombre
Hanover	3	ha-nov-er
Humphrey	1	humphrey
hamper	2	hamp-er

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to hombre:

home, homo, homy, homer, homey, homage, homely, homier.