song

How to Split "song" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• song — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of song:

• IPA: /sɒŋ/

📖 Definitions

1. song (countable and uncountable, plural songs)
2. Poetical composition; poetry; verse.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English song, sang, from Old English sang, from Proto-West Germanic *sangu, from Proto-Germanic *sangwaz (“singing, song”), from Proto-Indo-European *sengʷʰ- (“to sing”). Cognate with Scots sang, song (“singing, song”), Saterland Frisian Song (“song”), West Frisian sang (“song”), Dutch zang (“song”), Low German sang (“song”), German Sang (“singing, song”), Swedish sång (“song”), Norwegian Bokmål sang (“song”), Norwegian Nynorsk song (“son...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
song	1	song
seasoning	3	sea-son-ing
shamanic	3	sha-ma-nic
Swansea	2	swan-sea
smokehouse	4	smo-ke-hou-se

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to song:

son, Sony, sonar, Sonia, sonic, Sonja, Sonny, Sonya.