sycamore

How to Split "sycamore" into Syllables

The word sycamore is divided into 4 syllables: sy·ca·mo·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sy — 1st syllable
• ca — 2nd syllable
• mo — 3rd syllable
• re — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of sycamore:

• IPA: /ˈsɪkəmoɹ/

📖 Definitions

1. sycamore (countable and uncountable, plural sycamores)
2. “sycamore”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

Circa 1350 as Middle English sicamour, from Old French sicamor, from Latin sȳcomorus, from Ancient Greek σῡκόμορος (sūkómoros, literally “fig-mulberry”), from σῦκον (sûkon, “fig”) + μόρον (móron, “mulberry”). Possibly influenced by Hebrew שִׁקְמָה (shikmá, “fig-mulberry”). In the 16th c. applied to the European maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), in the early 19th c. to various plane tree species introduced to North America, perhaps in analogy to their...

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Understanding how to break down sycamore 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare sycamore with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
sycamore	4	sy·ca·mo·re
senora	3	se-no-ra
schooner	2	schoon-er
seminary	4	se-mi-na-ry
snare	2	sna-re

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