row

How to Split "row" into Syllables

The word row is divided into 1 syllables: row. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• row — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of row:

• IPA: /ˈɹəʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden, etc.
2. A horizontal line of entries in a table, etc., going from left to right, as opposed to a column going from top to bottom.

📚 Word Origin & History

Clipping of English Rote with w as a placeholder. From Middle English rewe, rowe, rawe, from Old English rǣw, rāw, probably from Proto-Germanic *raiwō, *raigwō, *raih- (“row, streak, line”), from Proto-Indo-European *reyk- (“to carve, scratch, etch”). Cognate with Scots raw (“row”), dialectal Norwegian rå (“boundary line”), Saterland Frisian Riege (“row”), West Frisian rige (“row”), Dutch rij (“row, line”), German Low German Reeg, Riege, Rieg (“row”), German...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down row into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare row with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
row	1	row
rye	1	rye
Ruhr	1	ruhr
R	1	r
Ray	1	ray

🔗 Related Words

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