About "reason"
How to Split "reason" into Syllables
The word reason is divided into 2 syllables: rea·son. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- rea — 1st syllable
- son — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of reason:
- IPA: /ˈɹiːzn̩/
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📖 Definitions
- reason (countable and uncountable, plural reasons)
- That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English resoun, reson, from Anglo-Norman raisun (Old French raison), from Latin ratiō, from ratus, past participle of reor (“reckon”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂reh₁- (“to think”), reanalysed root of *h₂er- (“to put together”). Displaced native Middle English reden (found in compounds), from Old English rǣden (“condition, stipulation, calculation, direction”), from the same Proto-Indo-European source (compare West Frisian reden (“reason”), Dut...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare reason with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| reason | 2 | rea·son |
| Rossini | 3 | ros-si-ni |
| Roxanne | 3 | ro-xan-ne |
| regimen | 3 | re-gi-men |
| resume | 3 | re-su-me |
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