paean

How to Split "paean" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• paean — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of paean:

• IPA: /ˈpiː.ən/

📖 Definitions

1. Unlike other accounts, Eagles of the RAF is not simply a paean to the pilots as special heroes and "aces," though many performed heroically and some sacrificed their lives.
2. paean (third-person singular simple present paeans, present participle paeaning, simple past and past participle paeaned)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin paeān (“a hymn, especially a victory hymn, to Apollo or another god”), from Ancient Greek παιᾱ́ν (paiā́n, “a chant or song, especially a thanksgiving or victory hymn, to Apollo under the name Παιᾱ́ν (Paiā́n)”), from the phrase Ἰὼ Παιᾱ́ν (Iṑ Paiā́n, “O Paean!, Thanks to Paean!”). According to Homer, Paián or Paean was the name of the physician of the gods; its further etymology is unclear. It has been suggested that Παιᾱ́ν is derive...

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

Compare paean with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
paean	1	paean
poem	1	poem
Pawnee	2	paw-nee
peony	2	peo-ny
penmen	2	pen-men

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