trapezium

How to Split "trapezium" into Syllables

The word trapezium is divided into 3 syllables: tra·pe·zium. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• tra — 1st syllable
• pe — 2nd syllable
• zium — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of trapezium:

• IPA: /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/

📖 Definitions

1. trapezium (plural trapeziums or trapezia)
2. A region on the ventral side of the brain, either just back of the pons Varolii, or, as in man, covered by the posterior extension of its transverse fibers.

📚 Word Origin & History

Recorded since 1570, learned borrowing from Late Latin trapezium, from Ancient Greek τραπέζιον (trapézion, “irregular quadrilateral”, literally “a little table”), diminutive of τράπεζα (trápeza, “table”). Doublet of trapeze. Borrowed from Late Latin trapezium, from Ancient Greek τραπέζιον (trapézion, “irregular quadrilateral”), diminutive of τράπεζα (trápeza, “table”). Late Latin; from Ancient Greek τραπέζιον (trapézion, “irreg...

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

Compare trapezium with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
trapezium	3	tra·pe·zium
tribesmen	3	tri-be-smen
Tropicana	4	tro-pi-ca-na
tribeswomen	4	tri-be-swo-men
tropism	2	tro-pism

🔗 Related Words

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trad, tram, Tran, trap, tray, trace, Traci, track.