shape

How to Split "shape" into Syllables

The word shape is divided into 2 syllables: sha·pe. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sha — 1st syllable
• pe — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of shape:

• IPA: /ʃeɪp/

📖 Definitions

1. shape (countable and uncountable, plural shapes)
2. The status or condition of something

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English shap, schape, from Old English ġesceap (“shape, form, created being, creature, creation, dispensation, fate, condition, sex, gender, genitalia”), from Proto-West Germanic *ga- + *skap, from Proto-Germanic *ga- + *skapą (“shape, nature, condition”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kep- (“to split, cut”). The verb is from Middle English shapen, schapen, from Old English scieppan (“to shape, form, make, create, assign, arrange, destine, order, adjudge”), ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
shape	2	sha·pe
scabby	2	scab-by
soupy	2	sou-py
Sp	1	sp
scab	1	scab

🔗 Related Words

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shad, shag, shah, sham, shat, Shaw, shay, shack.