husbandry

How to Split "husbandry" into Syllables

The word husbandry is divided into 2 syllables: hus·bandry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hus — 1st syllable
• bandry — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of husbandry:

• IPA: /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/

📖 Definitions

1. husbandry (countable and uncountable, plural husbandries)
2. The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English hus-bō̆ndrī, hus-bō̆ndrīe, husbanderi, husbonderie, housbondrye, housebondrie (“household management, housekeeping; household duties; economy, skilful management, thrift; farm management, agriculture, farming; cultivation; household articles; husbands collectively”), from hǒus-bō̆nd, hǒus-bō̆nde (“male spouse, husband; master of a house; male head of a household; man having charge of something, household manager; (figuratively) host, inhabitant, resident; bo...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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