period

How to Split "period" into Syllables

The word period is divided into 2 syllables: pe·riod. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pe — 1st syllable
• riod — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of period:

• IPA: /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/

📖 Definitions

1. A length of time. [from 17th c.]
2. A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era. [from 16th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English periode, from Middle French periode, from Medieval Latin periodus, from Ancient Greek περίοδος (períodos, “circuit, orbit, a recurring interval of time, path around”), from περι- (peri-, “around”) + ὁδός (hodós, “way”). Displaced native Middle English tide (“interval, period, season”), from Old English tīd (“time, period, season”), as well as Middle English elde (“age, period”), from Old English ieldu (“age, period of time”). Le...

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

Compare period with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
period	2	pe·riod
parity	3	pa-ri-ty
Portia	2	por-tia
pirate	3	pi-ra-te
pride	2	pri-de

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