school

How to Split "school" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• school — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of school:

• IPA: /skuːl/

📖 Definitions

1. school (countable and uncountable, plural schools)
2. Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English scole, from Old English scōl (“place of education”), from Proto-West Germanic *skōlu, from Late Latin schola, scola (“learned discussion or dissertation, lecture, school”), from Ancient Greek σχολή (skholḗ, “spare time, leisure”), from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (“to hold, have, possess”). Doublet of schola and shul. Compare Old Frisian skūle, schūle (“school”) (West Frisian skoalle, Saterland Frisian Skoule), Dutch school (“school”), Ger...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down school 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 school with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
school	1	school
seagull	2	sea-gull
squeakily	3	squea-ki-ly
Sheila	2	shei-la
Sculley	2	scul-ley

🔗 Related Words

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