About "ire"
How to Split "ire" into Syllables
The word ire is divided into 1 syllables: ire. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ire — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of ire:
- IPA: /aɪɹ/
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📖 Definitions
- Great anger; wrath; keen resentment.
- ire (third-person singular simple present ires, present participle iring, simple past and past participle ired)
📚 Word Origin & History
Clipping of English Iresim. From Middle English ire, yre, from Old English īre, ȳre, īr, ȳr, shortened form of īren (“iron”). More at iron. From Middle English ire, from Old French ire (“ire”), from Latin īra (“wrath, rage”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂- (“to fall upon, act sharply”) (compare Old English ofost (“haste, zeal”), Old Norse eisa (“to race forward”), Ancient Greek ἱερός (hierós, “supernatural, holy”), οἶστρος (oîstros, “f...
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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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare ire with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| ire | 1 | ire |
| Ira | 1 | ira |
| Ir | 1 | ir |
| Iyar | 1 | iyar |
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