About "righteous"
How to Split "righteous" into Syllables
The word righteous is divided into 2 syllables: right·eous. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- right — 1st syllable
- eous — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of righteous:
- IPA: /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/
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📖 Definitions
- righteous (comparative more righteous, superlative most righteous)
- Moral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
📚 Word Origin & History
From earlier rightuous, rightwose, rightwos, rightwise, from Middle English rightwise, rightwis, from Old English rihtwīs (“righteous, just”), corresponding to right + -wise (with assimilation of second element to -ous), or to right + wise (“way, manner”). Cognate with Scots richtwis (“righteous”), Old High German rehtwīsic (“righteous, just”), Icelandic réttvíss (“righteous, just”). Compare also thefteous, mighteous.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
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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
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare righteous with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| righteous | 2 | right·eous |
| rejudge | 3 | re-jud-ge |
| rickets | 2 | ri-ckets |
| rightsize | 2 | rightsi-ze |
| restock | 2 | re-stock |
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