ape

How to Split "ape" into Syllables

The word ape is divided into 1 syllables: ape. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ape — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ape:

• IPA: /eɪp/

📖 Definitions

1. A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
2. Any such primate other than a human.

📚 Word Origin & History

Abbreviation of English Arapesh. From Middle English ape, from Old English apa (“ape, monkey”), from Proto-West Germanic *apō, from Proto-Germanic *apô (“monkey, ape”), possibly derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep- (“water”), compare Proto-Celtic *abū (“river”) (hence English place name Avon, Irish abha, Welsh afon), if the word originally referred to a "water sprite". Traditionally assumed to be an ancient loanword instead, ultimately probably from an unidentified non-...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare ape with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
ape	1	ape
abbe	2	ab-be
ABA	1	aba
ab	1	ab
avow	2	a-vow

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to ape:

apex, apelike, aperitif, aperture, Apennines, aperiodic.