interloper

How to Split "interloper" into Syllables

The word interloper is divided into 4 syllables: in·ter·lop·er. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• ter — 2nd syllable
• lop — 3rd syllable
• er — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of interloper:

• IPA: /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/

📖 Definitions

1. interloper (plural interlopers)
2. One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.

📚 Word Origin & History

1590s, from inter- +‎ loper (“runner, rover”), as in landloper (“vagrant”) (from lope (“to leap, to jump”) (originally dialectal)). Originally spelt enterloper and used in specific sense “unauthorized trader trespassing on privileges of chartered companies”, later general sense of “self-interested intruder” from 1630s.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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• 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
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