pick

How to Split "pick" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pick — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pick:

• IPA: /pɪk/

📖 Definitions

1. A tool used for digging; a pickaxe.
2. A pointed hammer used for dressing millstones.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English piken, picken, pikken, from Old English *piccian, *pīcian (attested in pīcung (“a pricking”)), and pīcan, pȳcan (“to pick, prick, pluck”), both from Proto-West Germanic *pikkōn, from Proto-Germanic *pikkōną (“to pick, peck, prick, knock”), from Proto-Indo-European *bew-, *bu- (“to make a dull, hollow sound”). Doublet of pitch and peck. Cognate with Dutch pikken (“to pick”), German picken (“to pick, peck”), Old Norse pikka, pjakka (whence Icelan...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down pick into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare pick with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pick	1	pick
pious	2	p-ious
posses	2	pos-ses
Phipps	1	phipps
pause	2	pau-se

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pick:

pic, pica, Pict, pic's, picky, picot, pickax, picker.