tampon

How to Split "tampon" into Syllables

The word tampon is divided into 2 syllables: tam·pon. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• tam — 1st syllable
• pon — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of tampon:

• IPA: [ˈtʰæmpɒn]

📖 Definitions

1. A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.
2. A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in 1848. Borrowed from French tampon, from Middle French tampon, a nasalised variant of tapon, a diminutive or augmented form of Old French tape (“plug, bung, tap”), from Frankish *tappō (“stopper, plug”), from Proto-Germanic *tappô (“plug, tap”). Cognate with Old High German zapfo (“stopper”), Old English tæppa (“stopper”). Doublet of tampion. More at tap. Nasalized variant of tapon, from Frankish *tappō, from Proto-Germanic *tappô (“plug, tap”), cog...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down tampon 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
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare tampon with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
tampon	2	tam·pon
timpani	3	tim-pa-ni
tympanum	3	tym-pa-num
tympani	3	tym-pa-ni
tenpin	2	ten-pin

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to tampon:

tam, tame, Tami, tamp, tamer, tames, Tamil, Tammi.