pelt

How to Split "pelt" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pelt — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pelt:

• IPA: /pɛlt/

📖 Definitions

1. The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
2. The fur or hair of a living animal.

📚 Word Origin & History

The noun is inherited from Middle English pelt (“skin of a sheep, especially without the wool”); further etymology uncertain, possibly: from Middle English pellet (“skin of an animal, especially a sheep”), from Anglo-Norman pelette, pellet, and Old French pelete, pelette (“thin layer, film, skin; epidermis; foreskin”), from pel (“skin; garment made of animal skin, pelisse”) (from Latin pellis (“animal skin, hide, pelt; leather; garment made of animal skin”), ultimately from P...

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

Compare pelt with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pelt	1	pelt
plat	1	plat
pullout	2	pul-lout
pilot	2	pi-lot
Pluto	2	plu-to

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pelt:

Pele, pelf, Pelee, pellet, pelmet, pelvic, pelvis, pelagic.