lord

How to Split "lord" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lord — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lord:

• IPA: /lɔːd/

📖 Definitions

1. ante 1637, Ben Jonson, Sad Shepherd, ii. i. 36
2. One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English lord and lorde (attested from the 15th century), from earlier (14th century) lourde and other variants which dropped the intervocalic consonant of earlier lowerd, louerd, loverd, laford, and lhoaverd; from Old English hlāford < hlāfweard, a compound of hlāf (“bread”) + weard (“guardian”); see loaf and ward. The term was already being applied broadly prior to the literary development of Old English and was influenced by its common use to translate Latin dominus. Com...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lord with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lord	1	lord
Leeward	2	lee-ward
lariat	2	la-riat
Loretta	3	lo-ret-ta
Laredo	3	la-re-do

🔗 Related Words

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