About "welcome"
How to Split "welcome" into Syllables
The word welcome is divided into 3 syllables: wel·co·me. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- wel — 1st syllable
- co — 2nd syllable
- me — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of welcome:
- IPA: /ˈwɛl.kəm/
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📖 Definitions
- welcome (comparative welcomer, superlative welcomest)
- Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English welcome, wolcume, wulcume, wilcume, from Old English wilcuma (“a wished-for guest”; compare also wilcume (“welcome!”, interjection)), from Proto-West Germanic *willjakwemō, from Proto-Germanic *wiljakwemô (“a wished-for arrival or guest”), possibly from *wiljakwemaną (“to be welcome”), equivalent to will (“desire”) + come (“comer, arrival”). The component wil- was replaced by wel- when the sense “guest” of the second component was no longer u...
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Understanding how to break down welcome 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
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare welcome with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| welcome | 3 | wel·co·me |
| Welshman | 1 | welshman |
| Wilson | 2 | wil-son |
| wholesome | 4 | who-le-so-me |
| Walkman | 1 | walkman |
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