corrosion

How to Split "corrosion" into Syllables

The word corrosion is divided into 3 syllables: cor·ro·sion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cor — 1st syllable
• ro — 2nd syllable
• sion — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of corrosion:

• IPA: /kəˈɹəʊʒən/

📖 Definitions

1. corrosion (countable and uncountable, plural corrosions)
2. The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English corrosioun, from Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōsiōnem, accusative singular of corrōsiō (“gnawing away, corroding”), from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”). Borrowed from Late Latin corrōsiōnem (“gnawing away, corroding”), from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”). From Late Latin corrōsiōnem, from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”).

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

Compare corrosion with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
corrosion	3	cor·ro·sion
charisma	3	cha-ri-sma
careerism	3	ca-ree-rism
czarism	2	cza-rism
coarsen	2	coar-sen

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