niece

How to Split "niece" into Syllables

The word niece is divided into 2 syllables: nie·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• nie — 1st syllable
• ce — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of niece:

• IPA: /niːs/

📖 Definitions

1. A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").
2. A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English nece (“niece, granddaughter”), from Old French nece (“niece, granddaughter”) (Modern French nièce (“niece”)) from Late Latin neptia, representing Latin neptis (“granddaughter”), from Proto-Indo-European *néptih₂ (“granddaughter, niece”). Doublet of nift. From French nièce (“niece”). From Late Latin neptia, from Latin neptis. Borrowed from French nièce, from Late Latin neptia, representing Latin neptis (“granddaughter”), from Proto-Italic *né...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down niece 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 niece with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
niece	2	nie·ce
nacho	2	na-cho
newsy	2	new-sy
neigh	1	neigh
ninja	2	nin-ja

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