honeycomb

How to Split "honeycomb" into Syllables

The word honeycomb is divided into 3 syllables: ho·ney·comb. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ho — 1st syllable
• ney — 2nd syllable
• comb — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of honeycomb:

• IPA: /ˈhʌnikəʊm/

📖 Definitions

1. honeycomb (countable and uncountable, plural honeycombs)
2. The texture of the surface of a solar cell, intended to increase its surface area and capture more sunlight.

📚 Word Origin & History

The noun is derived from Middle English hony comb, from Old English huniġcamb, from huniġ (“honey”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kn̥h₂ónks (“honey”)) + camb (“comb”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵómbʰos (“peg; tooth; row of teeth”)). The English word is analysable as honey +‎ comb. The Oxford English Dictionary posits that the arrangement of several plates of wax “hanging parallel to each other from the roof of the hive suggests a comb with its teet...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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