motel

How to Split "motel" into Syllables

The word motel is divided into 2 syllables: mo·tel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mo — 1st syllable
• tel — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of motel:

• IPA: /moʊˈtɛl/

📖 Definitions

1. A low-cost short-stay hotel, often with hourly rates rather than daily rates, and notorious for permitting illicit sexual activities; love hotel.
2. motel (third-person singular simple present motels, present participle motelling, simple past and past participle motelled)

📚 Word Origin & History

Blend of motor +‎ hotel, from the original Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo in California, USA, established in 1925 by Arthur Heineman (1878–1974). Borrowed from English motel. The gender and pronunciation were adapted to agree with hotel. Borrowed from English motel. Borrowed from English motel. Borrowed from English motel. Borrowed from French motel, from English motel. Borrowed from English motel or Spanish motel.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down motel into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare motel with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
motel	2	mo·tel
Mendel	2	men-del
mettle	1	mettle
Mondale	3	mon-da-le
mottle	1	mottle

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mot, mote, moth, Mott, motet, motif, motor, motto.