About "vase"
How to Split "vase" into Syllables
The word vase is divided into 2 syllables: va·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- va — 1st syllable
- se — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of vase:
- IPA: /vɑːz/
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📖 Definitions
- An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.
- vase (third-person singular simple present vases, present participle vasing, simple past and past participle vased)
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French vase, from Latin vās. Doublet of vas. Borrowed from French vase, from Latin vās (“vessel”). From Middle French, from Middle Dutch wase (“mud, silt, wet ground, clod of dirt, grass”), from *Old Dutch waso, from Proto-Germanic *wasô (“moisture, ground”), from Proto-Indo-European *wes- (“moist, wet”). More at ouze. Inherited from Old French, borrowed from Latin vās. From Latin vās (“vessel”). From Latin vas, via French vase and German Vase. From...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down vase 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 vase with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| vase | 2 | va·se |
| VJ | 1 | vj |
| vegges | 2 | veg-ges |
| visage | 3 | vi-sa-ge |
| vouch | 1 | vouch |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to vase:
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