About "yield"
How to Split "yield" into Syllables
The word yield is divided into 1 syllables: yield. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- yield — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of yield:
- IPA: /jiːld/
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📖 Definitions
- yield (third-person singular simple present yields, present participle yielding, simple past yielded or (obsolete) yold, past participle yielded or (obsolete) yold or (obsolete) yolden)
- To give as a result or outcome; to produce or render.
📚 Word Origin & History
Verb from Middle English yielden, yelden, ȝelden (“to yield, pay”), from Old English ġieldan (“to pay”), from Proto-West Germanic *geldan, from Proto-Germanic *geldaną (“to pay”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeldʰ- (“to pay”). Noun from Middle English ȝeld, from Old English ġield, from Proto-West Germanic *geld, from Proto-Germanic *geldą (“reward, gift, money”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeldʰ- (“to pay”). Unadapted borrowing from English yield.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
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- 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
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