research

How to Split "research" into Syllables

The word research is divided into 2 syllables: re·search. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• search — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of research:

• IPA: /ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/

📖 Definitions

1. research (countable and uncountable, plural researches)
2. The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people.

📚 Word Origin & History

Early Modern French rechercher (“to examine closely”), from Old French recerchier (“to seek, to look for”), by surface analysis, re- +‎ search. From English research, from early Modern French rechercher (“to examine closely”), from Old French recerchier (“to seek, to look for”). Forms a doublet with Dutch recherche, which is a direct borrowing from French. Unadapted borrowing from English research. First attested in the 1960s.

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

Compare research with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
research	2	re·search
recharge	3	re-char-ge
recharge's	3	re-char-ge's
resource	3	re-sour-ce
rickrack	1	rickrack

🔗 Related Words

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resp, rest, resat, reset, resew, resin, resit, resow.