crusade

How to Split "crusade" into Syllables

The word crusade is divided into 3 syllables: cru·sa·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cru — 1st syllable
• sa — 2nd syllable
• de — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of crusade:

• IPA: /kɹuːˈseɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. Any war instigated and blessed by the Church for alleged religious ends, (especially) papal-sanctioned military campaigns against infidels or heretics.
2. crusade (third-person singular simple present crusades, present participle crusading, simple past and past participle crusaded)

📚 Word Origin & History

From French croisade, introduced into English (in the French spelling) by 1575. The modern spelling emerges c. 1760,. Middle French croisade is introduced in the 15th century, based on Spanish cruzada (late 14th century) and Old Occitan crozada (early 13th century), both reflecting Medieval Latin cruciāta, cruxiata, the feminine singular of the adjective cruciātus used as an abstract noun. Adjectival cruciātus originally meant "tormented; crucified", but from the 12th century crucesignatus w...

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

Compare crusade with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
crusade	3	cru·sa·de
circuit	2	cir-cuit
crusted	2	crust-ed
courgette	3	cour-get-te
cricket	2	cri-cket

🔗 Related Words

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