About "monastery"
How to Split "monastery" into Syllables
The word monastery is divided into 4 syllables: mo·na·ste·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mo — 1st syllable
- na — 2nd syllable
- ste — 3rd syllable
- ry — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of monastery:
- IPA: /ˈmɒnəstɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.
- asteronym, myronates, nasometry, oysterman
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English monasterie, from Old French monastere, from Medieval Latin monastērium (“monastery”), from Ancient Greek μοναστήριον (monastḗrion, “hermitage, monastery”), from μοναστήριος (monastḗrios, “alone, made alone”) + -ιον (-ion, “-ium”, suffix forming place names), from μονάζω (monázō, “to be alone”), from μόνος (mónos, “alone”) + -άζω (-ázō, verb-forming suffix). Doublet of minster.
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare monastery with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| monastery | 4 | mo·na·ste·ry |
| megastar | 3 | me-ga-star |
| ministry | 2 | mi-nistry |
| Muenster | 2 | muenst-er |
| Manchester | 2 | manchest-er |
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