grasp

How to Split "grasp" into Syllables

The word grasp is divided into 1 syllables: grasp. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• grasp — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of grasp:

• IPA: /ɡɹɑːsp/

📖 Definitions

1. grasp (third-person singular simple present grasps, present participle grasping, simple past and past participle grasped)
2. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English graspen, grapsen, craspen (“to grope; feel around”), from Old English *grǣpsian, from Proto-West Germanic *graipisōn, from Proto-Germanic *graipisōną, from Proto-Indo-European *gʰrebʰ- (“to take, seize, rake”), the same ultimate source as grab. Cognate with German Low German grapsen (“to grab; grasp”), German grapsen and grapschen, Saterland Frisian Grapse (“double handful”), Old English grāpian ("to touch, feel, grasp"; > Modern English grope). Compare...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down grasp 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

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