About "parallel"
How to Split "parallel" into Syllables
The word parallel is divided into 3 syllables: pa·ral·lel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- pa — 1st syllable
- ral — 2nd syllable
- lel — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of parallel:
- IPA: /ˈpæɹəlɛl/
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📖 Definitions
- Equally distant from one another at all points.
- Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle French parallèle and its etymon Latin parallēlus, parallēlos. The verb is from the noun. Borrowed from Russian параллель (parallelʹ). Via Latin parallēlus from Ancient Greek παράλληλος (parállēlos, “side-by-side”), from παρά (pará, “by”) + ἀλλήλοις (allḗlois, “each other”) From Latin parallēlus (perhaps via French parallèle), which in turn derives from Ancient Greek παράλληλος (parállēlos). Borrowed from Latin par...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare parallel with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| parallel | 3 | pa·ral·lel |
| parlay | 2 | par-lay |
| prole | 2 | pro-le |
| parole | 3 | pa-ro-le |
| peril | 2 | pe-ril |
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