window

How to Split "window" into Syllables

The word window is divided into 2 syllables: win·dow. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• win — 1st syllable
• dow — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of window:

• IPA: /ˈwɪndəʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. window (countable and uncountable, plural windows)
2. An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English wyndowe, wyndown, from Old Norse vindauga (“window”, literally “wind-eye; wind-hole”), equivalent to wind +‎ eye. Cognate with Scots windae and windock, Faroese vindeyga, Norwegian Bokmål vindu, Norwegian Nynorsk vindauge, Danish vindue, archaic Swedish vindöga, Elfdalian windog. Displaced native Old English ēagþȳrel (literally “eye hole”) (the rare direct descendant is eyethurl (“window, pupil, etc.”)). The “windows” among early Germanic peoples we...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
window	2	win·dow
want	1	want
Wendy	2	wen-dy
won't	1	won't
wind	1	wind

🔗 Related Words

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win, wind, wine, wing, wink, wino, winy, wince.