About "language"
How to Split "language" into Syllables
The word language is divided into 3 syllables: la·ngua·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- la — 1st syllable
- ngua — 2nd syllable
- ge — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of language:
- IPA: /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
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📖 Definitions
- language (countable and uncountable, plural languages)
- language (third-person singular simple present languages, present participle languaging, simple past and past participle languaged)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English langage, language, from Old French language, from Vulgar Latin *linguāticum, from Latin lingua (“tongue, speech, language”), from Old Latin dingua (“tongue”), from Proto-Indo-European *dn̥ǵʰwéh₂s (“tongue, speech, language”). Doublet of langaj. Displaced native Old English ġeþēode. Alteration of languet. From Old French language. Inherited from Vulgar Latin *linguāticum. Attested in the Passion. Derivable from langue + -age.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down language 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 language with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| language | 3 | la·ngua·ge |
| laying | 2 | lay-ing |
| liming | 2 | lim-ing |
| longish | 2 | lo-ngish |
| launch | 1 | launch |
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