About "arsenic"
How to Split "arsenic" into Syllables
The word arsenic is divided into 3 syllables: ar·se·nic. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ar — 1st syllable
- se — 2nd syllable
- nic — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of arsenic:
- IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/
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📖 Definitions
- arsenic (countable and uncountable, plural arsenics)
- A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English arsenik, borrowed from Middle French arsenic, from Latin arsenicum, from Ancient Greek ἀρσενικόν (arsenikón, “yellow arsenic”) (influenced by ἀρσενικός (arsenikós, “potent, virile”)), from Semitic (compare Classical Syriac ܙܪܢܝܟܐ (zarnīḵā), Aramaic 𐡆𐡓𐡍𐡉𐡊𐡀 (zrnykʾ /zarnīḵā/)), from Middle Iranian [Term?] (compare Persian زرنیخ (zirnīx / zernix, zarnīx / zarnix, “arsenic”), زرنی (zurnī / zorni)...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare arsenic with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 3 | ar·se·nic |
| arising | 3 | a-ris-ing |
| arraigning | 3 | ar-raign-ing |
| arcing | 2 | arc-ing |
| arrogance | 4 | ar-ro-gan-ce |
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