The word result is divided into 2 syllables: re·sult. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of result:
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Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).
Understanding how to break down result into syllables helps with:
Compare result with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| result | 2 | re·sult |
| Rigoletto | 4 | ri-go-let-to |
| resold | 2 | re-sold |
| resolute | 4 | re-so-lu-te |
| regulate | 4 | re-gu-la-te |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to result:
result has 2 syllables: re·sult. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: re. This means you emphasize the "re" part when pronouncing result.
result is pronounced as /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: re·sult.
Breaking result into syllables helps with spelling: re·sult. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.