About "journeyman"
Syllables
3
Letters
10
Language
EN
How to Split "journeyman" into Syllables
The word journeyman is divided into 3 syllables: jour·ney·man. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- jour — 1st syllable
- ney — 2nd syllable
- man — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of journeyman:
- IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/
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📖 Definitions
- A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English jorneman; from journe (from Old French jornee (“a day's work, a journey”)) and mon; equivalent to journey + -man.
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare journeyman with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| journeyman | 3 | jour·ney·man |
| Jermaine | 3 | jer-mai-ne |
| journey | 2 | jour-ney |
| journeymen | 3 | jour-ney-men |
| Jerome | 3 | je-ro-me |
🔗 Related Words
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Joule, joust, jounce, jouncy, journo, journal, journey, jouster.