brink

How to Split "brink" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• brink — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of brink:

• IPA: /bɹɪŋk/

📖 Definitions

1. The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
2. “brink”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English brinke, brenke, from Old Norse *brenka, brekka, from Proto-Germanic *brinkǭ, *brinkaz (“hill, edge (of land)”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰren- (“to project”). Cognate with Dutch brink (“grassland”), regional German Brink, Icelandic brekka (“slope”); also Tocharian B prenke (“island”), Irish braine (“prow”). From Middle Dutch brinc, from Old Dutch brink, from Proto-Germanic *brinkaz. Cognate with English brink.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down brink into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare brink with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
brink	1	brink
Byronic	3	by-ro-nic
boring	2	bor-ing
Behring	2	behr-ing
bronco	2	bron-co

🔗 Related Words

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