jackdaw

How to Split "jackdaw" into Syllables

The word jackdaw is divided into 1 syllables: jackdaw. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• jackdaw — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of jackdaw:

• IPA: /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/

📖 Definitions

1. A bird of the genus Coloeus, similar in appearance to crows and found within the same family; associated with church towers and ruins, where it frequently likes to nest.
2. “jackdaw”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

📚 Word Origin & History

Compound of jack +‎ daw. The first element, also present in Low German (North Saxon) Jöker (“jackdaw”), may refer either to its characteristic call, often represented as tchak-tchak, maybe influenced by association with the name Jack. The second element means “jackdaw” in itself, from Old English *dāwe, from Proto-Germanic *dēhǭ, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰēk- (“a daw, starling, thrush, similar birds”). Cognate with Old Prussian doacke (“starling”), Latin faccilāre (“...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare jackdaw with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
jackdaw	1	jackdaw
joust	1	joust
Jedi	2	je-di
Jetway	2	je-tway
jet	1	jet

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