marmalade

How to Split "marmalade" into Syllables

The word marmalade is divided into 4 syllables: mar·ma·la·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mar — 1st syllable
• ma — 2nd syllable
• la — 3rd syllable
• de — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of marmalade:

• IPA: /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. marmalade (countable and uncountable, plural marmalades)
2. A kind of jam made with citrus fruit, distinguished by being made slightly bitter by the addition of the peel and by partial caramelisation during manufacture. Most commonly made with Seville oranges, and usually qualified by the name of the fruit when made with other types of fruit. [from late 15c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French marmelade, from Portuguese marmelada (“quince jam”), from marmelo (“quince”), from Latin melimēlum (“sweet apple”), from Ancient Greek μελίμηλον (melímēlon), from μέλι (méli, “honey”) + μῆλον (mêlon, “apple”). A false folk etymology claims that this comes from the French phrase “Marie est malade” (“Mary is ill”), referring to Mary, Queen of Scots, falling ill and being given marmalade to feel better.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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mar, Mara, Marc, mare, Mari, mark, marl, Mars.