About "mogul"
How to Split "mogul" into Syllables
The word mogul is divided into 2 syllables: mo·gul. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mo — 1st syllable
- gul — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of mogul:
- IPA: /ˈməʊɡəl/
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📖 Definitions
- A rich or powerful person; a magnate, nabob.
- A larger-sized (39 mm diameter) screw base used for large, high-power light bulbs, known as mogul (screw) base light bulbs.
📚 Word Origin & History
Figurative use of Moghul, which originally meant Mongol, or person of Mongolian descent. In this context, it refers to the Mughal Empire (Mughal being Persian or Arabic for "Mongol") of the Indian subcontinent that existed between 1526 and 1857: the early Mughal emperors claimed a heritage dating back to the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan. The modern meaning of the word is supposedly derived from the storied riches of the Mughal emperors, which, for example, produced the Taj Mahal. From dialectal Ger...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare mogul with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| mogul | 2 | mo·gul |
| musical | 3 | mu-sic-al |
| Mosley | 2 | mo-sley |
| Moselle | 3 | mo-sel-le |
| mangle | 1 | mangle |
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