intuition

How to Split "intuition" into Syllables

The word intuition is divided into 3 syllables: in·tui·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• tui — 2nd syllable
• tion — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of intuition:

• IPA: /ˌɪn.tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/

📖 Definitions

1. intuition (countable and uncountable, plural intuitions)
2. Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French intuition, from Medieval Latin intuitiō (“a looking at, immediate cognition”), from Latin intueor (“to look at, consider”), from in- (“in, on”) + tueor (“to look, watch, guard, see, observe”). Equivalent to intuit +‎ -ion. Borrowed from Medieval Latin intuītiōnem.

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare intuition with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
intuition	3	in·tui·tion
Indianan	3	in-dia-nan
initiation	4	i-ni-tia-tion
Indian	2	in-dian
Indianian	3	in-dia-nian

🔗 Related Words

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