About "social"
How to Split "social" into Syllables
The word social is divided into 2 syllables: so·cial. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- so — 1st syllable
- cial — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of social:
- IPA: /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/
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📖 Definitions
- social (comparative more social, superlative most social)
- social (countable and uncountable, plural socials)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle French social, from Latin sociālis (“of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”), from socius (“a companion, fellow, partner, associate, ally”), from sequor (“follow”). Cognate with English seg (“man, companion, fellow”). More at seg. From Latin sociālis. Borrowed from Latin sociālis. First attested in 1803. From English social or Clipping of English socialize or English sociable. From French social, from Latin sociālis (“concerning ...
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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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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare social with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| social | 2 | so·cial |
| Sal | 1 | sal |
| squally | 2 | squal-ly |
| Sheol | 1 | sheol |
| squall | 1 | squall |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to social:
Soc, sock, soccer, socket, society, sockeye, Socorro, sociable.