spake

How to Split "spake" into Syllables

The word spake is divided into 2 syllables: spa·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• spa — 1st syllable
• ke — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of spake:

• IPA: /speɪk/

📖 Definitions

1. spake (comparative more spake, superlative most spake)
2. William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin E[li] Smith, editors (1911), “spake”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English spake, spak, from Old Norse spakr (“wise, gentle, quiet”), from Proto-Germanic *spakaz (“wise, clever”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)peǵ- (“to understand; intelligent, attentive”). Cognate with Swedish spak (“manageable”), Danish spag (“quiet, gentle, timid, tame”). From Middle English spak, from Old English spæc, first and third person singular past tense of specan (“to speak”). More at speak. Alternative form. Uncertain. Possibly a variant of spok...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down spake 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

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare spake with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
spake	2	spa·ke
Schweppes	2	schwep-pes
speak	1	speak
subaqua	3	su-ba-qua
sawbuck	2	saw-buck

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to spake:

spa, Spam, Span, spar, spat, spay, space, spacy.