infant

How to Split "infant" into Syllables

The word infant is divided into 2 syllables: in·fant. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• fant — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of infant:

• IPA: /ˈɪn.fənt/

📖 Definitions

1. A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
2. infant (third-person singular simple present infants, present participle infanting, simple past and past participle infanted)

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English infaunt, borrowed from Latin īnfantem, accusative masculine singular of īnfāns, nominal use of the adjective meaning 'not able to speak', from īn- (“not”) + fāns, present participle of for (“to speak”). The verb is from Anglo-Norman enfanter, from the same Latin source. Doublet of infante. Borrowed from Latin īnfantem. Borrowed from Spanish infante, from Latin īnfāns. Borrowed from Spanish infante and Portuguese infante, from Latin īnfāns. Derived...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down infant 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare infant with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
infant	2	in·fant
infinity	4	in-fi-ni-ty
infinitude	5	in-fi-ni-tu-de
impound	2	im-pound
inbound	2	in-bound

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