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How to Split "string" into Syllables

The word string is divided into 2 syllables: str·ing. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• str — 1st syllable
• ing — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of string:

• IPA: /stɹɪŋ/

📖 Definitions

1. string (countable and uncountable, plural strings)
2. A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English string, streng, strynge, from Old English strenġ, from Proto-West Germanic *strangi, from Proto-Germanic *strangiz (“string”), from Proto-Indo-European *strengʰ- (“rope, cord, strand; to tighten”). Cognate with Scots string (“string”), Dutch streng (“cord, strand”), Low German strenge (“strand, cord, rope”), German Strang (“strand, cord, rope”), Danish streng (“string”), Swedish sträng (“string, cord, wire”), Icelandic strengur (“string”...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
string	2	str·ing
storming	2	storm-ing
staring	2	star-ing
Strong	1	strong
straining	2	strain-ing

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to string:

strap, straw, stray, strep, strew, stria, strip, strop.