transpire

How to Split "transpire" into Syllables

The word transpire is divided into 2 syllables: transpi·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• transpi — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of transpire:

• IPA: /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. transpire (third-person singular simple present transpires, present participle transpiring, simple past and past participle transpired)
2. The meaning happen, occur possibly arose from a misinterpretation of the word's use in the meaning become known, figuratively drawn from the original exude (vapour, etc.). Claiming it to be wrong and affected, some critics discourage use in this sense. Nevertheless, it is traceable to the 18th and has been common since the 19th century.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French transpirer, from Medieval Latin transpirare (“to breathe through”), from Latin trans (“across”) spirare (“to breathe”). The sense “to become known” is also present in French, while the sense “to happen” is not; the latter probably developed in English from the former.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Compare transpire with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
transpire	2	transpi·re
transferee	2	transfe-ree
transceiver	2	transceiv-er
transfer	2	transf-er

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