About "innate"
How to Split "innate" into Syllables
The word innate is divided into 3 syllables: in·na·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- in — 1st syllable
- na — 2nd syllable
- te — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of innate:
- IPA: /ɪˈneɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.
- Instinctive; coming from instinct.
📚 Word Origin & History
The adjective is first attested in the 1420's, the verb in 1602; from Middle English innat(e) (“innate, inborn”), borrowed from Latin innātus (“inborn, innate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), perfect active participle of innāscor (“to be born in, grow up in”), from in- (“in, at on”) + nāscor (“to be born”); see natal, native. The verb is derived from the adjective, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare innate with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| innate | 3 | in·na·te |
| imitate | 4 | i-mi-ta-te |
| imminent | 3 | im-mi-nent |
| into | 2 | in-to |
| ind | 1 | ind |
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