very

How to Split "very" into Syllables

The word very is divided into 2 syllables: ve·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ve — 1st syllable
• ry — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of very:

• IPA: /ˈvɛɹi/

📖 Definitions

1. very (not generally comparable, comparative verier, superlative veriest)
2. 1659, Henry Hammond, A Paraphrase and Annotations upon All the Books of the New Testament, London: Richard Davis, 2nd edition, The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians, Chapter 3, verse 19, p. 517,[1]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English verray, from Old French verai (“true”), from Early Medieval Latin vērāgus, from Classical Latin vērāx, derived from vērus, from Proto-Italic *wēros, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros. Distantly cognate with the Old English wǣr (“true”). Over time displaced the use of a number of Germanic words or prefixes to convey the sense 'very' such as fele, full-, mægen, sore, sin-, swith, (partially) wel. From Old French verai.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
very	2	ve·ry
vaporware	4	va-por-wa-re
voyeur	1	voyeur
Vera	2	ve-ra
veer	2	ve-er

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