pint

How to Split "pint" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pint — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pint:

• IPA: /paɪnt/

📖 Definitions

1. 16 US fluid ounces [473 millilitres] for liquids (a US liquid pint) or
2. approximately 33.6 cubic inches [550.6 cubic centimeters] for dry goods (a US dry pint).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English pinte, from Old French pinte, assumed from Vulgar Latin *pincta (“a mark used to indicate a level of quantity against a larger measure”), from Latin picta (“painted”), from Latin pingō (“paint”, verb). Doublet of pinto and Pinto. Inherited from Arabic بِنْت (bint). Borrowed from German Pinte and Bavarian Pint, from French pinte, from Vulgar Latin *pincta (“mark used to indicate level on vessels”), from Latin pictus (“painted”), from Latin pingō (“...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down pint 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 pint with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pint	1	pint
panda	2	pan-da
pinhead	2	pin-head
pinata	3	pi-na-ta
pent	1	pent

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pint:

PIN, pine, ping, pink, piny, pinch, piney, pinko.