krone

How to Split "krone" into Syllables

The word krone is divided into 2 syllables: kro·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• kro — 1st syllable
• ne — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of krone:

• IPA: [ˈkʰʁ̥oːnə]

📖 Definitions

1. The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.
2. krone c (singular definite kronen, plural indefinite kroner)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Danish krone (“crown”) and Norwegian krone. Doublet of corona, crown, korona, koruna, krona, and króna. From Middle Low German krōne, from Latin corōna (“crown”). Compare also German Krone. From Middle Low German krōnen, from Latin corōnāre (“to crown”). Compare also German krönen. From Old Norse krúna, from Middle Low German krōne, from Latin corōna, from Ancient Greek κορώνη (korṓnē), from κορωνός (korōnós, “curved”). Derived from Danish krone ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down krone 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 krone with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
krone	2	kro·ne
Karina	3	ka-ri-na
Karen	2	ka-ren
Karyn	2	ka-ryn
Kareem	2	ka-reem

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to krone:

Kroc, krona, Kroger, Kronecker, Kropotkin.