About "quail"
How to Split "quail" into Syllables
The word quail is divided into 1 syllables: quail. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- quail — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of quail:
- IPA: /kweɪl/
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📖 Definitions
- quail (third-person singular simple present quails, present participle quailing, simple past and past participle quailed)
- To tell the truth the prospect rather quailed him – wandering about in the gloomy corridors of a nunnery.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English quaylen, from Middle Dutch queilen, quēlen, from Old Dutch *quelan, from Proto-West Germanic *kwelan, from Proto-Germanic *kwelaną (“to suffer”). Doublet of queal. From Middle English quayle, quaile, quaille, from Anglo-Norman quaille, from Late Latin quaccola (“quail”). (prostitute): So called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird. From Middle English quaylen, qwaylen, from Old French quaillier, coaillier, from Latin coāgulāre. Doublet of coag...
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Understanding how to break down quail 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 quail with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| quail | 1 | quail |
| quell | 1 | quell |
| quill | 1 | quill |
| Quayle | 2 | quay-le |
| quizzical | 3 | quiz-zic-al |
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