scone

How to Split "scone" into Syllables

The word scone is divided into 2 syllables: sco·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sco — 1st syllable
• ne — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of scone:

• IPA: /skɒn/

📖 Definitions

1. A small, rich, pastry or quick bread, sometimes baked on a griddle.
2. scone (third-person singular simple present scones, present participle sconing, simple past and past participle sconed)

📚 Word Origin & History

Originally Scots, possibly from Middle Low German schö̂ne (“fine flour bread”), or Middle Dutch schoonbroot (“fine bread; a kind of flat angular loaf”), from schoon (“fine”) + broot (“bread”); alternatively, Scottish Gaelic sgonn (“lump, mouthful”). Possibly from Middle Low German schö̂ne (“fine flour bread”), or from Greek σκόνη (skóni, “dust”) or Middle Dutch schoonbroot (“fine bread; a kind of flat angular loaf”), from schoon (“fine”) + broot (“...

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• 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
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• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare scone with related words to understand syllable patterns:

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scone	2	sco·ne
somehow	3	so-me-how
Sheena	2	shee-na
Sam	1	sam
sexism	2	se-xism

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