than

Syllables:
than
1 syllable
than in syllables

About "than"

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Language
EN

How to Split "than" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • than — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of than:

  • IPA: /ðæn/

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📖 Definitions

  1. Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
  2. The artist worried more than was necessary: there were a lot of people at the exhibition, more than came last year.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English than, thanne, from Old English þanne, a variant of þonne (“then, since, because”), from Proto-West Germanic *þan, from Proto-Germanic *þan (“at that, at that time, then”), from earlier *þam, from Proto-Indo-European *tóm, accusative masculine of *só (“demonstrative pronoun, that”). Cognate with Dutch dan (“than”), German denn (“than”), German dann (“then”). Doublet of then. Inherited from Proto-Chamic *dhaːn, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *daqan...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word Syllables Division
than 1 than
townee 2 tow-nee
Thanh 1 thanh
Titania 3 ti-ta-nia
tum 1 tum

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to than:

Thad, Thai, Thar, that, thaw, thane, Thanh, thank.

Frequently Asked Questions About "than"

How many syllables does "than" have?

than has 1 syllables: than. The word is divided into 1 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "than"?

The stress is on the first syllable: than. This means you emphasize the "than" part when pronouncing than.

How do you pronounce "than"?

than is pronounced as /ðæn/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: than.

Is "than" easy to spell?

Breaking than into syllables helps with spelling: than. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "than" into syllables?

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.