About "fastidious"
How to Split "fastidious" into Syllables
The word fastidious is divided into 3 syllables: fa·stid·ious. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- fa — 1st syllable
- stid — 2nd syllable
- ious — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of fastidious:
- IPA: /fæsˈtɪdi.əs/
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📖 Definitions
- fastidious (comparative more fastidious, superlative most fastidious)
- Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin fastīdiōsus (“passive: that feels disgust, disdainful, scornful, fastidious; active: that causes disgust, disgusting, loathsome”), from fastīdium (“a loathing, aversion, disgust, niceness of taste, daintiness, etc.”), perhaps for *fastutidium, from fastus (“disdain, haughtiness, arrogance, disgust”) + taedium (“disgust”). Cf. French fastidieux.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down fastidious 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 fastidious with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| fastidious | 3 | fa·stid·ious |
| fictitious | 3 | fic-ti-tious |
| fascistic | 3 | fa-sci-stic |
| Fujitsu | 3 | fu-jit-su |
| Faustus | 2 | fau-stus |
🔗 Related Words
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