medulla

How to Split "medulla" into Syllables

The word medulla is divided into 3 syllables: me·dul·la. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• me — 1st syllable
• dul — 2nd syllable
• la — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of medulla:

• IPA: /məˈdʌlə/

📖 Definitions

1. medulla (plural medullas or medullae or medullæ)
2. The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin medulla (“pith, marrow”), perhaps from medius (“middle”). Uncertain. Traditionally compared to Latin medius (“middle”), or Proto-Indo-European *mosgʰos (“brain, marrow”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) De Vaan mentions neither of these theories, and instead prefers a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *smer-u-lo-, from *smérus (“grease, marrow”), with the irregular change from *-r- > -d- resulting from hypercorrection similar to that of *-d- > -r- ...

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

Compare medulla with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
medulla	3	me·dul·la
muddle	1	muddle
Mendel	2	men-del
mettle	1	mettle
Mandela	3	man-de-la

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