stipend

How to Split "stipend" into Syllables

The word stipend is divided into 2 syllables: sti·pend. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sti — 1st syllable
• pend — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of stipend:

• IPA: /ˈstaɪpɛnd/

📖 Definitions

1. Some other form of fixed (and generally small) payment occurring at regular intervals, such as an allowance, a pension, or (obsolete) a tax. [from 16th c.]
2. Money which is earned; an income. [17th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

The noun is derived from Late Middle English stipend, stipende (“salary, wage”) [and other forms], from Old French stipende, stipendie, from Latin stīpendium (“contribution; dues; impost, tax; tribute; military pay or stipend; military service”), from *stipipendium, *stippendium, from stips (“alms; contribution, donation, gift”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *steyp- (“erect; stiff”)) + pendere (the present active infinitive of pendō (“to cause to hang down or suspend; ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down stipend 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare stipend with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
stipend	2	sti·pend
sweatband	2	sweat-band
sideband	3	si-de-band
southbound	1	southbound

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