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How to Split "show" into Syllables

The word show is divided into 1 syllables: show. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• show — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of show:

• IPA: /ʃəʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. show (third-person singular simple present shows, present participle showing, simple past showed or (archaic) shew, past participle shown or (now rare, US) showed)
2. 2018, VOA Learning English > China's Melting Glacier Brings Visitors, Adds to Climate Concerns

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English schewen, from Old English scēawian (“to look, look at, exhibit, display”), from Proto-West Germanic *skauwōn, from Proto-Germanic *skawwōną (“to look, see”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kewh₁- (“to heed, look, feel, take note of”); see haw, gaum, caveat, caution. Cognate with Scots shaw (“to show”), Dutch schouwen (“to inspect, view”), German schauen (“to see, behold”), Danish skue (“to behold”). Related to sheen. Wider cognates include Anci...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
show	1	show
sch	1	sch
sqq	1	sqq
siege	2	sie-ge
S	1	s

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to show:

shoe, shoo, shop, shot, shoal, shoat, shock, shone.