lady

How to Split "lady" into Syllables

The word lady is divided into 2 syllables: la·dy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• la — 1st syllable
• dy — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lady:

• IPA: /ˈleɪdi/

📖 Definitions

1. A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
2. A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English lady, laddy, lafdi, lavedi, from Old English hlǣfdīġe (“mistress of a household, wife of a lord, lady”, literally “bread-kneader”), from hlāf (“bread, loaf”) + dīġe (“kneader”), related to Old English dǣġe (“maker of dough”) (whence dey (“dairymaid”)). Compare also lord. More at loaf, dairy, dough. Unrelated to lad. Borrowed from English lady, from Middle English lady, from Old English hlǣfdīġe. Unadapted borrowing from English lady. From Ol...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down lady 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 lady with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lady	2	la·dy
laity	2	lai-ty
lite	2	li-te
Lolita	3	lo-li-ta
loth	1	loth

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lady:

lad, lade, laden, ladle, ladder, laddie, lading, Ladoga.