meditate

How to Split "meditate" into Syllables

The word meditate is divided into 4 syllables: me·di·ta·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• me — 1st syllable
• di — 2nd syllable
• ta — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of meditate:

• IPA: /ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. meditate (third-person singular simple present meditates, present participle meditating, simple past and past participle meditated)
2. “meditate”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in 1560; borrowed from Latin meditātus, perfect active participle of meditor (“to think or reflect upon, consider, design, purpose, intend”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), morphologically as if frequentative of medeor (“to heal, to cure, to remedy”); in sense and in form near to Ancient Greek μελετάω (meletáō, “to care for, attend to, study, practise, etc.”). Participial usage up until Early Modern English.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
meditate	4	me·di·ta·te
method	2	me-thod
mitt	1	mitt
memento	3	me-men-to
mouth	1	mouth

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med, medal, Medan, Medea, Media, medic, meddle, medial.