About "timorous"
How to Split "timorous" into Syllables
The word timorous is divided into 3 syllables: ti·mor·ous. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ti — 1st syllable
- mor — 2nd syllable
- ous — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of timorous:
- IPA: /ˈtɪməɹəs/
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📖 Definitions
- timorous (comparative more timorous, superlative most timorous)
- Tending to be easily frightened; shy, timid.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Late Middle English timorous (“(adjective) fearful, frightened; causing fear, dreadful, terrible; deferential, modest; (noun) timid people collectively”), borrowed from Old French temoros, temorous, from Medieval Latin timōrōsus, from timōr- (the stem of Latin timor (“dread, fear”)) + -ōsus (suffix meaning ‘full of; prone to’). Timor is derived from timeō (“to be afraid of, fear”) (further origin uncertain, possibly from Proto-Indo-European *temH- (“dark”)) + -or (s...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare timorous with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| timorous | 3 | ti·mor·ous |
| toothmarks | 1 | toothmarks |
| teamwork | 2 | team-work |
| teethmarks | 1 | teethmarks |
| tamarack | 3 | ta-ma-rack |
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