About "alcohol"
How to Split "alcohol" into Syllables
The word alcohol is divided into 3 syllables: al·co·hol. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- al — 1st syllable
- co — 2nd syllable
- hol — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of alcohol:
- IPA: /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
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📖 Definitions
- alcohol (countable and uncountable, plural alcohols)
- → Arabic: كُحُول (kuḥūl)
📚 Word Origin & History
First attested in the 15th century from Middle English alcofol, from Middle French alcohol or Spanish alcohol, derived from the Medieval Latin rendering alcohol transmitted in medical or alchemical literature of Arabic اَلْكُحْل (al-kuḥl, “kohl”), which in Andalusian Arabic also bore the form كُحُول (kuḥūl), قُحُول (quḥūl); bearing thus the meaning of stibnite first, then generalized in meaning to a powder obtained by triturating a material, then also to liquids ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare alcohol with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| alcohol | 3 | al·co·hol |
| Algol | 2 | al-gol |
| alkali | 3 | al-ka-li |
| algal | 2 | alg-al |
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