The word although is divided into 1 syllables: although. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of although:
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From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”). By surface analysis, al(l) + though.
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although has 1 syllables: although. The word is divided into 1 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: although. This means you emphasize the "although" part when pronouncing although.
although is pronounced as /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: although.
Breaking although into syllables helps with spelling: although. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.