pregnant

How to Split "pregnant" into Syllables

The word pregnant is divided into 2 syllables: preg·nant. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• preg — 1st syllable
• nant — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pregnant:

• IPA: /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/

📖 Definitions

1. pregnant (comparative more pregnant, superlative most pregnant)
2. pregnant (comparative more pregnant, superlative most pregnant)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English preignant, from Old French preignant, pregnant, also prenant (compare archaic Modern French prégnant), and their source, Latin praegnāns (“pregnant”), probably from prae- (“pre-”) + *gnāscī, an archaic form of nāscī (“to be born”). Displaced Old English bearnēacen (literally "child-enlarged"). Apparently from Middle French pregnant, preignant (“pressing, compelling”), present participle of prembre (“to press”), from Latin premere (“to press”). B...

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

Compare pregnant with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pregnant	2	preg·nant
pursuant	2	pur-suant
proximity	4	pro-xi-mi-ty
presumed	3	pre-sum-ed
prescient	2	pre-scient

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pregnant:

pref, prep, pres, prey, preen, press, preach, preamp.