paraphernalia

How to Split "paraphernalia" into Syllables

The word paraphernalia is divided into 5 syllables: pa·ra·pher·na·lia. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• pher — 3rd syllable
• na — 4th syllable
• lia — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of paraphernalia:

• IPA: /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/

📖 Definitions

1. Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.
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📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Medieval Latin paraphernālia (“goods which a wife brings over and above her dowry”), use as noun (short for paraphernālia bona (“paraphernal goods”)) of neuter plural of paraphernālis, from Late Latin parapherna + Latin -ālis (suffix forming adjectives), from Ancient Greek παράφερνα (parápherna), a compound of παρά (pará, “beside”) +‎ φερνή (phernḗ, “dowry”). In the propertied classes, a dowry was placed under the control of the husband, ...

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