About "voice"
How to Split "voice" into Syllables
The word voice is divided into 2 syllables: voi·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- voi — 1st syllable
- ce — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of voice:
- IPA: /vɔɪs/
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📖 Definitions
- Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character
- The tone or sound emitted by an object
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English voice, voys, vois, borrowed from Anglo-Norman voiz, voys, voice, Old French vois, voiz (Modern French voix), from Latin vōcem, accusative form of vōx (“voice”), from Proto-Indo-European *wṓkʷs, root noun from *wekʷ- (“to utter, speak”). Cognate with Sanskrit वाच् (vāc), Ancient Greek ὄψ (óps), Persian آواز (âvâz). Displaced native Middle English steven (“voice”) (from Old English stefn (see steven)), Old English hlēoþor, Old English woþ...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down voice 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 voice with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| voice | 2 | voi·ce |
| visa's | 2 | vi-sa's |
| vague | 2 | va-gue |
| viscose | 3 | vi-sco-se |
| vac | 1 | vac |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to voice:
void, voila, voile, voiced, voicing, voiding, voidable, voiceless.