About "sofa"
How to Split "sofa" into Syllables
The word sofa is divided into 2 syllables: so·fa. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- so — 1st syllable
- fa — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of sofa:
- IPA: /ˈsəʊfə/
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📖 Definitions
- sofa (third-person singular simple present sofas, present participle sofaing, simple past and past participle sofaed)
- To furnish with one or more sofas.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French sofa, ultimately from Arabic صُفَّة (ṣuffa, “a long seat made of stone or brick, covered with rich carpets and cushions and used for sitting”). Cognate with Aramaic צפא/Classical Syriac ܨܦܬܐ (ṣipā’, ṣeppəṯā, “mat, matting”). The word may have entered European languages via Muslim Iberia or through Turkish. From English sofa. From French sofa, via Turkish sofa, ultimately from Arabic صُفَّة (ṣuffa). Borrowed from French sofa, perhaps ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare sofa with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| sofa | 2 | so·fa |
| soupy | 2 | sou-py |
| shakeup | 2 | sha-keup |
| Squibb | 1 | squibb |
| safe | 2 | sa-fe |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to sofa:
soft, Sofia, softy, soften, softie, sofabed, softback, softball.