About "recommend"
How to Split "recommend" into Syllables
The word recommend is divided into 3 syllables: re·com·mend. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- re — 1st syllable
- com — 2nd syllable
- mend — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of recommend:
- IPA: /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/
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📖 Definitions
- recommend (third-person singular simple present recommends, present participle recommending, simple past and past participle recommended)
- This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing). See Appendix:English catenative verbs
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English recommenden, from Old French recommender (compare French recommander), from Latin re- + commendāre (“to commend, commit; to recommend”), from con- + mandāre (“commit, intrust, enjoin”), from manus (“hand, handwriting, power”) + dare (“to give; to offer or render”). Compare typologically Bulgarian препоръчам (preporǎčam), Serbo-Croatian препоручити, Slovene priporočiti, Czech doporučit, Slovak odporučiť (the same meaning); Rus...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare recommend with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| recommend | 3 | re·com·mend |
| reasoned | 3 | rea-son-ed |
| regent | 2 | re-gent |
| recount | 2 | re-count |
| recent | 2 | re-cent |
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