slab

How to Split "slab" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• slab — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of slab:

• IPA: /slæb/

📖 Definitions

1. A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.
2. 2008, Diem Vo, Family Life, Alice Pung (editor), page 156,

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sclabbe, slabbe, of uncertain origin; possibly from *slap, related to dialectal slappel (“portion, piece”), along with slape (“slippery”), sleip (“smooth piece of timber”), borrowed through Old Norse sleipr from Proto-Germanic *slaipaz, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)leyb-. See also Norwegian sleip (“slippery”) and Icelandic sleipur. Compare Goidelic and Irish slaib (“mud, mire left on a river strand”), and English slop (“puddle”). Acronym of Slow, Loud...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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• 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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• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare slab with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
slab	1	slab
saliva	3	sa-li-va
shlep	1	shlep
salvo	2	sal-vo
sulfa	2	sul-fa

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