psaltery

Syllables:
psal·te·ry
3 syllables
psaltery in syllables

About "psaltery"

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Language
EN

How to Split "psaltery" into Syllables

The word psaltery is divided into 3 syllables: psal·te·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • psal — 1st syllable
  • te — 2nd syllable
  • ry — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of psaltery:

  • IPA: /ˈsɒl.tə.ɹi/

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📖 Definitions

  1. In the King James Version of the Bible, "psaltery" is used as a translation for certain words whose referent isn't known: the Hebrew כְּלִי (kli) and נֵבֶל (nével), and the Aramaic פְּסַנְתֵּרִין (psanterín).
  2. Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

📚 Word Origin & History

A learned alteration of Middle English sauterie, sautrie (rarely psautry), from Old French psalterie, from Latin psaltērium, from Ancient Greek ψαλτήριον (psaltḗrion, “stringed instrument, psaltery, harp”), from ψάλλω (psállō, “to touch sharply, to pluck, to pull, to twitch” and in the case of the strings of musical instruments, “to play a stringed instrument with the fingers, and not with the plectron”). Doublet of psalter, psalterion, and psalterium. Cognate of ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down psaltery 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

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to psaltery:

psalm, Psalms, Psalter, psalmist.

Frequently Asked Questions About "psaltery"

How many syllables does "psaltery" have?

psaltery has 3 syllables: psal·te·ry. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "psaltery"?

The stress is on the first syllable: psal. This means you emphasize the "psal" part when pronouncing psaltery.

How do you pronounce "psaltery"?

psaltery is pronounced as /ˈsɒl.tə.ɹi/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: psal·te·ry.

Is "psaltery" easy to spell?

Breaking psaltery into syllables helps with spelling: psal·te·ry. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "psaltery" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.