comely

How to Split "comely" into Syllables

The word comely is divided into 3 syllables: co·me·ly. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• co — 1st syllable
• me — 2nd syllable
• ly — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of comely:

• IPA: /ˈkʌmli/

📖 Definitions

1. comely (comparative comelier or more comely, superlative comeliest or most comely) (chiefly literary or poetic)
2. Attractive; visually pleasing; good-looking.

📚 Word Origin & History

The adjective is derived from Middle English comly, comli, cumly, cumlich (“of a person: beautiful, handsome, etc.; of noble birth, bearing, or character; of behaviour: appropriate, becoming; of an event: convenient; favourable; of a thing: beautiful, wonderful; fitting, proper”), from Old English cymlīċ, cȳmlīċ (“beautiful, comely; splendid; convenient”), from cȳme (“beautiful, comely; splendid; exquisite, fine”) + -līċ (suffix meaning ‘like; relating to’ forming adjecti...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down comely 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 comely with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
comely	3	co·me·ly
cumuli	3	cu-mu-li
camomile	4	ca-mo-mi-le
cannula	3	can-nu-la
Camille	3	ca-mil-le

🔗 Related Words

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