swear

How to Split "swear" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• swear — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of swear:

• IPA: /swɛə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. swear (third-person singular simple present swears, present participle swearing, simple past swore or (archaic) sware, past participle sworn or (nonstandard) swore)
2. In sense 1, this is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive. See Appendix:English catenative verbs

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sweren, swerien, from Old English swerian (“to swear, take an oath of office”), from Proto-West Germanic *swarjan, from Proto-Germanic *swarjaną (“to speak, swear”), from Proto-Indo-European *swer- (“to swear”). Cognate with West Frisian swarre (“to swear”), Saterland Frisian swera (“to swear”), Dutch zweren (“to swear, vow”), Low German swören (“to swear”), sweren, German schwören (“to swear”), Danish sværge, Swedish svära (“to swear”...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
swear	1	swear
sheer	2	she-er
seeker	2	seek-er
Sheree	2	she-ree
shareware	4	sha-re-wa-re

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