The word infirm is divided into 2 syllables: in·firm. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of infirm:
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The noun is from Middle English infirme, from Latin infirmus (“weak, feeble”). The verb is from Latin īnfirmāre. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Borrowed from French infirme, from Latin infirmus. Inflected form of infirma (“to invalidate”).
Understanding how to break down infirm into syllables helps with:
Compare infirm with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| infirm | 2 | in·firm |
| inborn | 2 | in-born |
| inferno | 3 | in-fer-no |
| inform | 2 | in-form |
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infirm has 2 syllables: in·firm. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: in. This means you emphasize the "in" part when pronouncing infirm.
infirm is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɜːm/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: in·firm.
Breaking infirm into syllables helps with spelling: in·firm. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.