lens

How to Split "lens" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lens — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lens:

• IPA: /lɛnz/

📖 Definitions

1. lens (plural lenses or (obsolete) lens or (rare) lentes)
2. A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin lēns (“lentil”), with Medieval Latin later taking on the sense of “lens”, a semantic loan from Arabic عَدْسَة (ʕadsa, “lentil; optic lens”). From Dutch lens, from Latin lēns (“lentil”). Borrowed from Latin lēns (“lentil”). Probably related to lans (“lance”). From Middle Dutch lense, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of Middle Dutch lunse (see luns), or perhaps a dialectal borrowing from Old Frisian *lens, *lenis, from Proto-West Germani...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

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