lactose

How to Split "lactose" into Syllables

The word lactose is divided into 3 syllables: lac·to·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lac — 1st syllable
• to — 2nd syllable
• se — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lactose:

• IPA: /ˈlæk.təʊs/

📖 Definitions

1. lactose (countable and uncountable, plural lactoses)
2. talcose, to scale, ale-cost, scotale, coletas, locates, alecost, Lacoste, Castelo, scatole, to-scale

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French lactose, from Latin lac (“milk”) +‎ -ose (derivation of glucose). Coined by French chemist Marcelin Berthelot. Borrowed from French lactose, formed from Latin lac (“milk”) +‎ -ose (“sugar”) (derivation of sucrose). Coined by French chemist Marcelin Berthelot, from Latin lac (“milk”) +‎ -ose (“sugar”) (derivation of sucrose). See also lait. Borrowed from French lactose, formed from Latin lac (“milk”) +‎ -ose (“sugar”) (derivation of sucro...

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Understanding how to break down lactose into syllables helps with:

• 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
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lactose with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lactose	3	lac·to·se
liquidize	4	li-qui-di-ze
lactic	2	lac-tic
lighthouse	2	lighthou-se
leastways	1	leastways

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lactose:

lac, lace, lack, Lacy, Lacey, lacier, lacing, lackey.