psalm

How to Split "psalm" into Syllables

The word psalm is divided into 1 syllables: psalm. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• psalm — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of psalm:

• IPA: /sɑːm/

📖 Definitions

1. One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
2. Psalms (name of the book of the Bible in which the psalms are collected)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English salm or psalme, from Old English psealm, later reinforced from Old French psalme (modern French psaume), both from Latin psalmus, from Ancient Greek ψαλμός (psalmós, “the sound emanating from twitching or twanging perhaps with the hands or fingers, mostly of musical strings”) (from ψάλλω (psállō, “to make a sound by striking, touching, plucking, rubbing, twanging, or vibrating”)), but later in New Testament times the meaning of ψαλμός (psalmós) ev...

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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
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
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🔗 Related Words

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Psalms, Psalter, psalmist, psaltery.