About "lemur"
How to Split "lemur" into Syllables
The word lemur is divided into 2 syllables: le·mur. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- le — 1st syllable
- mur — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of lemur:
- IPA: /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/
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📖 Definitions
- Any strepsirrhine primate of the superfamily Lemuroidea, native only to Madagascar and some surrounding islands.
- Any of the genus Lemur, represented by the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).
📚 Word Origin & History
From Latin lemurēs (“spirits of the dead”). The name was originally given to the red slender loris (then Lemur tardigradus) in 1754 by Carl Linnaeus. According to Linnaeus, the name was selected because of the nocturnal activity and slow movements of the red slender loris. In 1758, Linnaeus added, among others, the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) to the genus Lemur. All other species, including the red slender loris, were eventually moved to other genera. In time, the word became the colloq...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare lemur with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| lemur | 2 | le·mur |
| lawnmower | 2 | lawnmow-er |
| limier | 3 | li-mi-er |
| Leonor | 2 | leo-nor |
| Lenore | 3 | le-no-re |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to lemur:
lemma, lemme, lemon, lemony, Lemuel, lemming, Lemuria, Lemaitre.