spree

How to Split "spree" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• spree — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of spree:

• IPA: /spɹiː/

📖 Definitions

1. Often preceded by the name of a certain activity to indicate a period of doing that activity wholeheartedly and continuously, for example, shopping spree.
2. spree (third-person singular simple present sprees, present participle spreeing, simple past and past participle spreed)

📚 Word Origin & History

Unknown. According to Douglas Harper’s Online Etymological Dictionary, “a word of uncertain origin. Perhaps [Barnhart] an alteration of French esprit (“lively wit”) (see esprit). According to Klein, Irish spré seems to be a loan-word from Old Norse sprakr. Watkins proposes a possible origin as an alteration of Scots spreath (“cattle raid”), from Gaelic sprédh, spré (“cattle; wealth”), from Middle Irish preit, preid (“booty”), ultimately from Latin praeda (“plunder, booty...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down spree 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 spree with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
spree	1	spree
Shapiro	3	sha-pi-ro
supper	2	supp-er
Shakespeare	4	sha-ke-spea-re
Shaffer	2	shaff-er

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to spree:

spry, sprat, spray, sprig, sprog, sprain, sprang, sprawl.