About "scandal"
How to Split "scandal" into Syllables
The word scandal is divided into 2 syllables: scand·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- scand — 1st syllable
- al — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of scandal:
- IPA: /ˈskændəl/
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📖 Definitions
- scandal (countable and uncountable, plural scandals)
- An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle French scandale (“indignation caused by misconduct or defamatory speech”), from Ecclesiastical Latin scandalum (“that on which one trips, cause of offense”, literally “stumbling block”), from Ancient Greek σκάνδαλον (skándalon, “a trap laid for an enemy, a cause of moral stumbling”), from Proto-Indo-European *skand- (“to jump”). Cognate with Latin scandō (“to climb”). First attested from Old Northern French escandle, but the modern word is a reborro...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare scandal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| scandal | 2 | scand·al |
| swindle | 1 | swindle |
| segmental | 3 | seg-ment-al |
| saintly | 2 | saint-ly |
| sundial | 3 | sun-di-al |
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