About "moderate"
How to Split "moderate" into Syllables
The word moderate is divided into 4 syllables: mo·de·ra·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mo — 1st syllable
- de — 2nd syllable
- ra — 3rd syllable
- te — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of moderate:
- IPA: /ˈmɒdəɹət/
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📖 Definitions
- moderate (comparative more moderate, superlative most moderate)
- Not excessive; acting in moderation
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English moderat(e) (“moderate, temperate”), borrowed from Latin moderātus, perfect active participle of moderor (“regulate, restrain, moderate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from moder-, modes-, a stem appearing also in modestus (“moderate, discreet, modest”), from modus (“measure”); see mode and modest. Doublet of moderato. Displaced native Old English ġemetlīċ (“moderate”) and metegian (“to moderate”). Cognate with French modéré. From a subs...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare moderate with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| moderate | 4 | mo·de·ra·te |
| meteorite | 4 | me-teo-ri-te |
| motherhood | 3 | mo-ther-hood |
| Madrid | 2 | ma-drid |
| maturity | 4 | ma-tu-ri-ty |
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