About "mausoleum"
How to Split "mausoleum" into Syllables
The word mausoleum is divided into 3 syllables: mau·so·leum. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mau — 1st syllable
- so — 2nd syllable
- leum — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of mausoleum:
- IPA: /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/
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📖 Definitions
- mausoleum (plural mausoleums or mausolea)
- A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English mausoleum, from Latin Mausōlēum, from Ancient Greek Μαυσωλεῖον (Mausōleîon, “Mausoleum, the grand tomb built around 353–351 BCE at Halicarnassus for Mausolus, a ruler of Caria and satrap of the Achaemenid Empire; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”), from Μαύσωλος (Maúsōlos, “Mausolus”) + -εῖον (-eîon, noun-forming suffix meaning “place or building associated with a specific purpose or person”). By surface analysis, M...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare mausoleum with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| mausoleum | 3 | mau·so·leum |
| McClain | 1 | mcclain |
| Menkalinan | 4 | men-ka-li-nan |
| muslin | 2 | mu-slin |
| McLuhan | 2 | mclu-han |
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