About "smite"
How to Split "smite" into Syllables
The word smite is divided into 2 syllables: smi·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- smi — 1st syllable
- te — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of smite:
- IPA: /smaɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- smite (third-person singular simple present smites, present participle smiting, simple past smote or smited or (obsolete) smit, past participle smitten or smote or smited or (obsolete) smit)
- To strike down or kill with godly force.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English smiten, from Old English smītan (“to daub, smear, smudge; soil, defile, pollute”), from Proto-West Germanic *smītan, from Proto-Germanic *smītaną (“to sling; throw; smear”), from Proto-Indo-European *smeyd- (“to smear, whisk, strike, rub”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian smiete (“to throw, toss”), West Frisian smite (“to throw”), Dutch smijten (“to fling, hurl, throw”), German Low German smieten (“to throw, chuck, toss”), German schmeißen (“...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down smite 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 smite with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| smite | 2 | smi·te |
| snit | 1 | snit |
| sanity | 3 | sa-ni-ty |
| seasoned | 3 | sea-son-ed |
| smote | 2 | smo-te |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to smite:
smile, smirk, Smith, smilax, smiler, smiley, smirch, smithy.