martyr

How to Split "martyr" into Syllables

The word martyr is divided into 2 syllables: mar·tyr. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mar — 1st syllable
• tyr — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of martyr:

• IPA: /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. One who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.
2. shaheed, shahid (martyr in Arabic, carrying the same etymological root of “witness”)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English martir, from Old English martyr, itself a borrowing from Ecclesiastical Latin martyr, from Ancient Greek μάρτυρ (mártur), later form of μάρτυς (mártus, “witness”). From Old Danish martir. Borrowed via Ecclesiastical Latin martyr from Ancient Greek μάρτυς (mártus, “witness”). Inherited from Old French martire, borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin martyr, from Ancient Greek μάρτυρ (mártur), later form of μάρτυς (mártus, “witness”). F...

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

Compare martyr with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
martyr	2	mar·tyr
murder	2	murd-er
murderer	3	mur-der-er
marauder	3	ma-raud-er
mortar	2	mor-tar

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to martyr:

mar, Mara, Marc, mare, Mari, mark, marl, Mars.