scorpion

How to Split "scorpion" into Syllables

The word scorpion is divided into 2 syllables: scor·pion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• scor — 1st syllable
• pion — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of scorpion:

• IPA: /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/

📖 Definitions

1. Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.
2. A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English scorpioun, skorpioun, schorpion, schorpiun, partly from Old English sċorpio and partly from Anglo-Norman scorpïun, Old French scorpïon, escorpïon; all from Latin scorpiō, ultimately from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpíos). The cheerleading move is so called because of the resemblance of the raised foot to a scorpion's stinger. Borrowed from Latin scorpiōnem. From Old French scorpion, from Latin scorpiō, scorpiōnem, from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpío...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare scorpion with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
scorpion	2	scor·pion
Sorbonne	3	sor-bon-ne
Scriabin	2	scria-bin
sharpen	2	shar-pen
Serbian	2	ser-bian

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