lexeme

How to Split "lexeme" into Syllables

The word lexeme is divided into 3 syllables: le·xe·me. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• le — 1st syllable
• xe — 2nd syllable
• me — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lexeme:

• IPA: /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/

📖 Definitions

1. In linguistics, a lexeme is strictly understood as corresponding to a family of inflected forms, not a particular member of its family, although it is always designated by one of the members (the lemma).
2. Since all the members of a lexeme family are related by inflection, each member is the same part of speech and usually is built from the same number of words as each of the other members (e.g., "put up with" and "puts up with" each consist of three words, and both are classified as verbs).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin lexis, from Ancient Greek λέξις (léxis, “word”) + -eme, a suffix indicating a fundamental unit in some aspect of linguistic structure, on the model of phoneme.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
lexeme	3	le·xe·me
loyalism	2	loya-lism
Lucian	2	lu-cian
leukemia	3	leu-ke-mia
lichen	2	li-chen

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lexeme:

lexer, lexis, Lexus, lexers, lexical, lexicon, Lexington, lexicography.