About "peaceful"
How to Split "peaceful" into Syllables
The word peaceful is divided into 3 syllables: pea·ce·ful. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- pea — 1st syllable
- ce — 2nd syllable
- ful — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of peaceful:
- IPA: /ˈpiːsfl̩/
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📖 Definitions
- peaceful (comparative more peaceful or peacefuller or peacefuler, superlative most peaceful or peacefullest or peacefulest)
- Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English peesful, pesful, paisful, pesefull. By surface analysis, peace + -ful. Derived from the derogatory term religion of peace, which is used against Islam itself for its association with violent attacks by Islamic extremists, and alleged support and lack of condemnation against them by certain Muslim communities.
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare peaceful with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| peaceful | 3 | pea·ce·ful |
| possible | 2 | poss-ible |
| peaceable | 3 | pea-ce-able |
| psychobabble | 3 | psy-cho-babble |
| packable | 2 | pack-able |
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