stint

How to Split "stint" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• stint — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of stint:

• IPA: /stɪnt/

📖 Definitions

1. stint (third-person singular simple present stints, present participle stinting, simple past and past participle stinted)
2. To assign a certain task to (a person), upon the performance of which he/she is excused from further labour for that day or period; to stent.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English stinten, from Old English styntan (“to make blunt”) and *stintan (attested in āstintan (“to make dull, stint, assuage”)), from Proto-West Germanic *stuntijan, from Proto-Germanic *stuntijaną and Proto-Germanic *stintaną (“to make short”), probably influenced in some senses by cognate Old Norse *stynta, stytta (“to make short, shorten”). Origin unknown.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word	Syllables	Division
stint	1	stint
satinwood	3	sa-tin-wood
sixteenth	2	six-teenth
stand	1	stand
stunted	2	stunt-ed

🔗 Related Words

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stir, stick, stiff, stile, still, stilt, Stine, sting.