About "move"
How to Split "move" into Syllables
The word move is divided into 2 syllables: mo·ve. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mo — 1st syllable
- ve — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of move:
- IPA: /muːv/
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📖 Definitions
- move (third-person singular simple present moves, present participle moving, simple past and past participle moved)
- An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English moven, moeven, meven, borrowed from Old Northern French mover, moveir and Old French mouver, moveir (“to move”) (compare modern French mouvoir from Old French movoir), from Latin movēre (“move; change, exchange, go in or out, quit”), from Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh₁- (“to move, drive”). Cognate with Lithuanian mauti (“to push on, rush”), Sanskrit मीवति (mī́vati, “pushes, presses, moves”), Middle Dutch mouwe (“sleeve”). Largely displace...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down move 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 move with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| move | 2 | mo·ve |
| mamba | 2 | mam-ba |
| mop | 1 | mop |
| MVP | 1 | mvp |
| mph | 1 | mph |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to move:
mover, movie, moving, movable, moveable, movement, moviegoer.