mace

How to Split "mace" into Syllables

The word mace is divided into 2 syllables: ma·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ma — 1st syllable
• ce — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mace:

• IPA: /meɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. A ceremonial form of this weapon.
2. A long baton used by some drum majors to keep time and lead a marching band. If this baton is referred to as a mace, by convention it has a ceremonial often decorative head, which, if of metal, usually is hollow and sometimes intricately worked.
3. noun mace/máce (cat) • Fjalor Shqip (Albanian Dictionary)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English mace, borrowed from Old French mace, mache, from Vulgar Latin *mattia, *mattea, matia, (compare Italian mazza, Spanish maza), probably from Proto-West Germanic *mattjō (“cutting tool, hoe”). From Middle English, from re-interpretation of macys as a plural (as with pea); from Latin macir. Doublet of macir. From the name of one brand of the spray, Mace. Pepper spray may be derived from cayenne pepper, but not from mace (etymology 2 above), which is a different spice; rath...

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

Word	Syllables	Division
mace	2	ma·ce
menisci	3	me-ni-sci
Magoo	2	ma-goo
magic	2	ma-gic
Mg	1	mg

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mace:

mac, mach, Mack, Macy, Macao, macaw, macho, Macon.