About "injure"
Syllables
3
Letters
6
Language
EN
How to Split "injure" into Syllables
The word injure is divided into 3 syllables: in·ju·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- in — 1st syllable
- ju — 2nd syllable
- re — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of injure:
- IPA: /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
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📖 Definitions
- injure (third-person singular simple present injures, present participle injuring, simple past and past participle injured)
- “injure”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
📚 Word Origin & History
A back-formation from injury, from Anglo-Norman injurie, from Latin iniūria (“injustice; wrong; offense”), from in- (“not”) + iūs, iūris (“right, law”). Inherited from Old French injurie, borrowed from Latin injuria, iniūria.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down injure 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 injure with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| injure | 3 | in·ju·re |
| inshore | 2 | insho-re |
| insecure | 4 | in-se-cu-re |
| inquire | 3 | in-qui-re |
| imagery | 4 | i-ma-ge-ry |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to injure:
inject, injury, injured, injurer, injector, injection, injurious, injustice.