jail

How to Split "jail" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• jail — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of jail:

• IPA: /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/

📖 Definitions

1. jail (countable and uncountable, plural jails)
2. A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English gayole, gaylle, gaille, gayle, gaile, from Old French gaiole, gayolle, gaole, from Medieval Latin gabiola, from Late Latin caveola (“small cage, cell”), a diminutive of Latin cavea (“cavity, coop, cage”). Doublet of caveola and related to cage. More at cajole. Fully displaced native Middle English quartern (“prison, jail, cell”), from Old English cweartern (“jail, prison”). Partially displaced native Middle English lok, from Old English loc (“enclosure, pen...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare jail with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
jail	1	jail
jell	1	jell
Jekyll	2	je-kyll
Jewel	2	je-wel
jowl	1	jowl

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