parallelogram

How to Split "parallelogram" into Syllables

The word parallelogram is divided into 5 syllables: pa·ral·le·lo·gram. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• ral — 2nd syllable
• le — 3rd syllable
• lo — 4th syllable
• gram — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of parallelogram:

• IPA: /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɛl.əˌɡɹæm/

📖 Definitions

1. parallelogram (plural parallelograms)
2. Marking of ground — [...] A five yard square shall be marked in front of each goal, having the goal posts at adjacent angles. A five yards square shall be marked out in front of each point space, having a goal post and a point post at adjacent angles. There will be thus formed in front of scoring area a parallelogram fifteen yards by five yards.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin parallelogrammum, from Ancient Greek παράλληλος (parállēlos, “parallel”) + γραμμή (grammḗ, “line”). From Latin parallēlogrammum, from Ancient Greek παραλληλόγραμμον (parallēlógrammon), neuter of παραλληλόγραμμος (parallēlógrammos, “limited by parallel lines”), from παράλληλος (parállēlos) + γραμμή (grammḗ).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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