season

How to Split "season" into Syllables

The word season is divided into 2 syllables: sea·son. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sea — 1st syllable
• son — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of season:

• IPA: /ˈsiː.zn̩/

📖 Definitions

1. Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter
2. A period of the year when something particular happens.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sesoun, seson (“time of the year”), from Old French seson, saison (“time of sowing, seeding”), from Latin satiō (“act of sowing, planting”) from satum, past participle of serō (“to sow, plant”) from Proto-Indo-European *seh₁- (“to sow, plant”). Akin to Old English sāwan (“to sow”), sǣd (“seed”). Doublet of saison. Displaced native Middle English sele (“season”) (from Old English sǣl (“season, time, occasion”)), Middle English tide (...

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Understanding how to break down season 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
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• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare season with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
season	2	sea·son
Shannon	2	shan-non
Sanaa	2	sa-naa
shiny	2	shi-ny
sesame	3	se-sa-me

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