stevedore

How to Split "stevedore" into Syllables

The word stevedore is divided into 4 syllables: ste·ve·do·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ste — 1st syllable
• ve — 2nd syllable
• do — 3rd syllable
• re — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of stevedore:

• IPA: /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work. [from 18th c.]
2. wharfie (Australia, New Zealand)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Spanish estibador (cognate with Portuguese estivador, and compare Medieval Latin stivator), from estivar, estibar (“to load”), from Medieval Latin stivare, stīpāre (compare Italian stivare, stipare), the present active infinitive of stīpō (“to cram, fill, stuff”), derived from Proto-Indo-European *steypos, which is from the root Proto-Indo-European *steyp-. It is cognate with stiff through Proto-Indo-European. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word was attested in ...

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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
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
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