About "scruple"
How to Split "scruple" into Syllables
The word scruple is divided into 2 syllables: scru·ple. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- scru — 1st syllable
- ple — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of scruple:
- IPA: /ˈskɹuːpəl/
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📖 Definitions
- Hesitation to act from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; doubt, hesitation or unwillingness due to motives of conscience; moral qualm.
- A Hebrew unit of time equal to 1⁄1080 hour.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Old French scrupule, from Latin scrūpulus (“(literally) a small sharp or pointed stone; the twenty-fourth part of an ounce; uneasiness of mind, anxiety, doubt, trouble; scruple”), diminutive of scrūpus (“a rough or sharp stone; anxiety, uneasiness”); perhaps akin to Ancient Greek σκύρος (skúros, “the chippings of stone”), from ξυρόν (xurón, “razor”), from ξύω (xúō, “to scrape”), from Proto-Indo-European *ksunyo-. Doublet of escropulo and escrupulo.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down scruple 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 scruple with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| scruple | 2 | scru·ple |
| sorrowful | 3 | sor-row-ful |
| scruffily | 3 | scruf-fi-ly |
| scribble | 1 | scribble |
| sharable | 2 | shar-able |
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