tun

How to Split "tun" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• tun — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of tun:

• IPA: /tʌn/

📖 Definitions

1. A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask. (See a diagram comparing cask sizes.)
2. Synonym of long ton: a unit of mass equal to 2240 pounds, 20 hundredweights of 112 pounds avoirdupois each.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English tunne, tonne (“cask, barrel”), from Old English tunne (“tun, cask, barrel”), from Proto-Germanic *tunnǭ, *tunnō (“tun, barrel, cask”), from Latin tunna, probably of Gaulish origin. Cognate with North Frisian tenn (“tun, barrel, cask”), Dutch ton (“tun, barrel, cask”), German Tonne (“tun, barrel, drum”), Danish tønde (“barrel”), Swedish tunna (“barrel, cask, tun”), Icelandic tunna (“barrel”). Compare also Old French tonne, French tonneau ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
tun	1	tun
team	1	team
teeny	2	tee-ny
Tanya	2	ta-nya
tan	1	tan

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to tun:

tuna, tune, tuner, tunic, Tunis, tunny, tundra, tuneup.