moth

How to Split "moth" into Syllables

The word moth is divided into 1 syllables: moth. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• moth — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of moth:

• IPA: /mɒθ/

📖 Definitions

1. Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
2. moth (third-person singular simple present moths, present participle mothing, simple past and past participle mothed)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English moth, moththe, motthe, moght, mohþe, mouȝte, from Old English moþþe, mohþe, mohþa (“any destructive insect larva”), from Proto-West Germanic *moþþō, *mottō, from Proto-Germanic *muþþô, *muttô (“moth, worm”), from Proto-Indo-European *mutn-, *mut- (“worm”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Motte (“moth”), West Frisian mot (“moth”), Dutch mot (“moth”), German Low German Motte, Mott (“moth”), German Motte (“moth”), Swedish mott (“mo...

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

Compare moth with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
moth	1	moth
mud	1	mud
Menotti	3	me-not-ti
Mamet	2	ma-met
mutt	1	mutt

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