About "anecdote"
How to Split "anecdote" into Syllables
The word anecdote is divided into 4 syllables: a·nec·do·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- nec — 2nd syllable
- do — 3rd syllable
- te — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of anecdote:
- IPA: /ˈæn.ɪkˌdoʊt/
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📖 Definitions
- anecdote (countable and uncountable, plural anecdotes)
- A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.
📚 Word Origin & History
Late 17th c., from French anecdote, from Ancient Greek ἀνέκδοτος (anékdotos, “accounts unpublished”), from ἀν- (an-, “not, un-”) + ἔκδοτος (ékdotos, “published”), from ἐκδίδωμι (ekdídōmi, “I publish”), from ἐκ- (ek-, “out”) + δίδωμι (dídōmi, “I give”). Virtually identical cognates in other European languages – French anecdote, German Anekdote, Spanish anécdota, among others.
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare anecdote with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| anecdote | 4 | a·nec·do·te |
| amused | 3 | a-mus-ed |
| amongst | 2 | a-mongst |
| amazed | 3 | a-maz-ed |
| aniseed | 4 | a-ni-se-ed |
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