wild

How to Split "wild" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• wild — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of wild:

• IPA: /waɪld/

📖 Definitions

1. wild (comparative wilder, superlative wildest)
2. Especially, being of the wild type: being of an unbroken ancestral line of undomesticated animals, as opposed to being feral, being an undomesticated animal whose ancestors were domesticated.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English wild, wilde, from Old English wilde, from Proto-West Germanic *wilþī, from Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- (“hair, wool, grass, ear (of corn), forest”). From Dutch wild, from Middle Dutch wilt, from Old Dutch *wildi, from Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz. From Middle Dutch wilt, from Old Dutch wildi, from Proto-West Germanic *wilþī, from Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz. Inherited from Middle High German wilde, from Old High German wildi, from Prot...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare wild with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
wild	1	wild
wealth	1	wealth
Wilde	2	wil-de
Wilda	2	wil-da
Wald	1	wald

🔗 Related Words

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