About "origami"
How to Split "origami" into Syllables
The word origami is divided into 4 syllables: o·ri·ga·mi. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- o — 1st syllable
- ri — 2nd syllable
- ga — 3rd syllable
- mi — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of origami:
- IPA: /ˌɒ.ɹɪˈɡɑː.mɪ/
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📖 Definitions
- origami (countable and uncountable, plural origamis)
- origami (third-person singular simple present origamis, present participle origamiing, simple past and past participle origamied)
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Japanese 折(お)り紙(がみ) (origami), from 折(お)り (ori, “to fold”) + 紙(かみ) (kami, “paper”). Borrowed from Japanese 折り紙 (origami), from 折り (ori) + 紙 (kami). Borrowed from Japanese 折り紙 (おりがみ, origami), from 折り (おり, ori, “to fold”) + 紙 (かみ, kami, “paper”). Unadapted borrowing from Japanese 折り紙 (origami), from 折り (ori) + 紙 (kami). Borrowed from Japanese 折り紙 (origami), from 折り (ori) + 紙 (kami...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare origami with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| origami | 4 | o·ri·ga·mi |
| oregano | 4 | o-re-ga-no |
| oarswoman | 2 | oarswo-man |
| Orkney | 1 | orkney |
| oarswomen | 2 | oarswo-men |
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