About "alms"
How to Split "alms" into Syllables
The word alms is divided into 1 syllables: alms. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- alms — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of alms:
- IPA: /ɑːmz/
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📖 Definitions
- Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
- c. 1779, Alban Butler, Lives of the Saints
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English almes, almesse, ælmesse, from Old English ælmesse, from Proto-West Germanic *alemōsinā, a borrowing from Vulgar Latin *alemosyna, from Late Latin eleēmosyna, from Ancient Greek ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosúnē, “alms”), from ἐλεέω (eleéō, “I have mercy”), from ἔλεος (éleos, “mercy”). Compare Saterland Frisian Aalmoose (“alms”), Dutch aalmoes (“alms”), German Almosen (“alms”), Catalan almoina (“alms”), Portuguese esmola (“a...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare alms with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| alms | 1 | alms |
| allaying | 3 | al-lay-ing |
| Almach | 2 | al-mach |
| allowance | 4 | al-lo-wan-ce |
| alumina's | 4 | a-lu-mi-na's |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to alms:
Alma, Almach, Almaty, almond, almost, almanac, Almohad, almoner.