mineral

How to Split "mineral" into Syllables

The word mineral is divided into 3 syllables: mi·ner·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mi — 1st syllable
• ner — 2nd syllable
• al — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mineral:

• IPA: /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/

📖 Definitions

1. Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
2. of, related to, or containing minerals

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English mineral, borrowed from Old French mineral, (French minéral), from Medieval Latin minerale, from minera (“ore”), probably ultimately derived from Latin mina (“ore, mine”). From Medieval Latin minerale. Borrowed from Dutch mineraal (“mineral”), from Old French mineral, (French minéral), from Medieval Latin minerale, from minera (“ore”), probably ultimately derived from Latin mina (“ore, mine”). Borrowed from French minéral, from Latin mineralis. From Fren...

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

Compare mineral with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mineral	3	mi·ner·al
Marley	2	mar-ley
manorial	4	ma-no-ri-al
monaural	3	mo-naur-al
Merle	2	mer-le

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mineral:

Min, mind, mine, Ming, mini, mink, Minn, mint.