About "rhubarb"
How to Split "rhubarb" into Syllables
The word rhubarb is divided into 2 syllables: rhu·barb. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- rhu — 1st syllable
- barb — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of rhubarb:
- IPA: /ˈɹuːbɑːb/
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📖 Definitions
- rhubarb (countable and uncountable, plural rhubarb or rhubarbs)
- Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English rubarbe, from Anglo-Norman reubarbe (modern French rhubarbe), from Late Latin reubarbarum, rheubarbarum, rubarbera, rybarba, probably from Koine Greek ῥῆον βαρβαρικόν (rhêon barbarikón), from ῥῆον (rhêon, “rhubarb”) + Ancient Greek βαρβαρικόν (barbarikón), neuter of βαρβαρικός (barbarikós, “foreign; barbaric”) (English barbaric). There is also a Medieval Latin variant rabarbarum, which appears to be influenced by Ancient ...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare rhubarb with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| rhubarb | 2 | rhu·barb |
| reprove | 3 | re-pro-ve |
| reproof | 2 | re-proof |
| reprieve | 3 | re-prie-ve |
| riffraff | 1 | riffraff |