The word swollen is divided into 2 syllables: swol·len. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of swollen:
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From Middle English swollen, i-swolle, y-swolle, yswolle, ȝeswollen, from Old English swollen, ġeswollen, from Proto-Germanic *swullanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *swellaną (“to swell”). Cognate with West Frisian swollen (“swollen”), Dutch gezwollen (“swollen”), German geschwollen (“swollen”), Swedish svullen (“swollen”).
Understanding how to break down swollen into syllables helps with:
Compare swollen with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| swollen | 2 | swol·len |
| slam | 1 | slam |
| Schliemann | 2 | schlie-mann |
| scallion | 2 | scal-lion |
| slim | 1 | slim |
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swollen has 2 syllables: swol·len. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: swol. This means you emphasize the "swol" part when pronouncing swollen.
swollen is pronounced as /ˈswəʊ.lən/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: swol·len.
Breaking swollen into syllables helps with spelling: swol·len. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.