stupid

How to Split "stupid" into Syllables

The word stupid is divided into 2 syllables: stu·pid. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• stu — 1st syllable
• pid — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of stupid:

• IPA: /ˈstjuː.pɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. stupid (comparative stupider or more stupid, superlative stupidest or most stupid)
2. Exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French stupide, from Latin stupidus (“struck senseless, amazed”), from stupeō (“be amazed or confounded, be struck senseless”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)tup-, *(s)tewp- (“to push, stick”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)tew- (“to push, hit”). Cognate with Old High German stubarōn (“to be astonished, be stunned, be blocked”). Related also to Old English stoppian (“to block, stop”). More at stop. From Latin stupidus (“senseless”). Borrowed from French st...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
stupid	2	stu·pid
seedbed	2	seedb-ed
seedpod	2	seed-pod
stupidity	4	stu-pi-di-ty

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Explore syllable divisions of words related to stupid:

Stu, stub, stud, stun, stuck, study, stuff, stump.