About "spirit"
How to Split "spirit" into Syllables
The word spirit is divided into 2 syllables: spi·rit. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- spi — 1st syllable
- rit — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of spirit:
- IPA: /ˈspɪɹɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- spirit (countable and uncountable, plural spirits)
- The soul of a person or other creature.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English spirit, from Old French espirit (“spirit”), from Latin spīritus (“breath; spirit”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)peys- (“to blow, breathe”). Compare inspire, respire, transpire, all ultimately from Latin spīrō (“I breathe, blow, respire”). In this sense, displaced native Middle English gast (from Old English gāst), whence modern English ghost. Doublet of spiritus, spirytus, sprite, spright, and esprit. From Dutch spirit, from English spirit, from Middle E...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare spirit with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| spirit | 2 | spi·rit |
| superiority | 5 | su-pe-rio-ri-ty |
| Siegfried | 2 | siegfri-ed |
| sport | 1 | sport |
| seaboard | 2 | sea-board |
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