About "caudal"
How to Split "caudal" into Syllables
The word caudal is divided into 2 syllables: caud·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- caud — 1st syllable
- al — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of caudal:
- IPA: /ˈkɔːdəl/
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📖 Definitions
- caudal (feminine caudale, masculine plural caudaux, feminine plural caudales)
- “caudal”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin caudālis (“having a tail”). Borrowed from Latin caudālis, from cauda. See also queue. Learned borrowing from Latin caudālis (“having a tail”), from cauda (“tail”). By surface analysis, cauda + -al. Borrowed from Spanish caudal, from Latin capitālis (“capital; deadly”). See also the doublets cabedal and capital. Borrowed from French caudale. Inherited from Old Spanish cabdal, from Latin capitālis. Doublet of capital. Cognate with English chattel, catt...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare caudal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| caudal | 2 | caud·al |
| cuttle | 1 | cuttle |
| Castillo | 3 | ca-stil-lo |
| cocktail | 1 | cocktail |
| coddle | 1 | coddle |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to caudal:
caulk, cause, Cauchy, caucus, caught, causal, causer, caulker.