tansy

How to Split "tansy" into Syllables

The word tansy is divided into 2 syllables: tan·sy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• tan — 1st syllable
• sy — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of tansy:

• IPA: /ˈtanzi/

📖 Definitions

1. tansy (countable and uncountable, plural tansies)
2. A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English tansy, tansey, syncopic forms of earlier tanesie, tanesei, from Old French tanesie, tanoisie, tanasie, tanaisie, from Medieval Latin tanacetum, atanacetum, attested since the 8th century, of obscure origin, speculated from Ancient Greek ἀθανασία (athanasía, “immortality”) owing to hallucinations from the thujone in the plant, else from taenia (“tapeworm”) due to its primary use against parasites by which reason it is called in Arabic حَشِيشَ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare tansy with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
tansy	2	tan·sy
tames	2	ta-mes
tank	1	tank
Tennessee	3	ten-nes-see
Tami's	2	ta-mi's

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to tansy:

tan, tang, tank, Taney, tango, tangy, Tania, Tanya.