About "adultery"
How to Split "adultery" into Syllables
The word adultery is divided into 4 syllables: a·dul·te·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- dul — 2nd syllable
- te — 3rd syllable
- ry — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of adultery:
- IPA: /əˈdʌltəɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- adultery (countable and uncountable, plural adulteries)
- “adultery”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
📚 Word Origin & History
With change of suffix, from the Old French adultere (“violation of conjugal faith”) (in Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons, 12c.), a learnèd borrowing from Latin adulterium, from adulterō. Replaced the older form avoutrie, from the inherited Old French forms avouterie or aoulterie, while keeping its suffix. Compare French adultère (“adultery”). Displaced Old English ǣwbryċe. Not related to adult.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down adultery 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 adultery with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| adultery | 4 | a·dul·te·ry |
| adulator | 4 | a-du-la-tor |
| adulatory | 5 | a-du-la-to-ry |
| adulterer | 4 | a-dul-ter-er |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to adultery:
adult, adulate, adulator, adulation, adulatory, adulterer, adulthood, adumbrate.