think

How to Split "think" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• think — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of think:

• IPA: /θɪŋk/

📖 Definitions

1. think (third-person singular simple present thinks, present participle thinking, simple past and past participle thought)
2. Had we but world enough and time / This coyness, lady, were no crime. / We would sit down, and think which way / To walk, and pass our long love's day.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English thinken, thynken, thenken, thenchen, from Old English þenċan, from Proto-West Germanic *þankijan, from Proto-Germanic *þankijaną (“to think”), from Proto-Indo-European *teng- (“to think, feel, know”). Cognate with Scots think, thynk (“to think”), North Frisian teenk, taanke, tanke, tånke (“to think”), Saterland Frisian toanke (“to think”), West Frisian tinke (“to think”), Dutch denken, dinken (“to think”), Afrikaans dink (“to think”), Low...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
think	1	think
tatting	2	tatt-ing
thingy	2	thi-ngy
Tonga	2	to-nga
tench	1	tench

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