About "lantern"
How to Split "lantern" into Syllables
The word lantern is divided into 2 syllables: lan·tern. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- lan — 1st syllable
- tern — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of lantern:
- IPA: /ˈlæntən/
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📖 Definitions
- A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- → Bengali: লন্ঠন (lonṭhon)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English lanterne (13th century), via Old French lanterne from Latin lanterna (“lantern”), itself a corruption of Ancient Greek λαμπτήρ (lamptḗr, “torch”) (see lamp, λάμπω (lámpō)) by influence of Latin lucerna (“lamp”). The spelling lanthorn was current during the 16th to 19th centuries and originates with a folk etymology associating the word with the use of horn as translucent cover. For the verb, compare French lanterner to hang at the lamppost. Displac...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare lantern with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| lantern | 2 | lan·tern |
| laundrymen | 2 | laundry-men |
| laundrywoman | 3 | laundry-wo-man |
| laundrywomen | 3 | laundry-wo-men |
| laundryman | 2 | laundry-man |
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