About "suffrage"
How to Split "suffrage" into Syllables
The word suffrage is divided into 2 syllables: suffra·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- suffra — 1st syllable
- ge — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of suffrage:
- IPA: /ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/
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📖 Definitions
- suffrage (usually uncountable, plural suffrages)
- 1564, Pope Pius IV (unknown translator), Creed of Pope Pius IV
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English suffrage (“prayers or pleas on behalf of another”), from Old French, from Medieval Latin suffragium, from Latin suffragium (“support, vote, right of voting”). The sense of "vote" or "right to vote" was directly derived from classical Latin. Borrowed from Latin suffragium (“support, vote, right of voting”).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down suffrage 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 suffrage with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| suffrage | 2 | suffra·ge |
| spurge | 2 | spur-ge |
| spurious | 2 | spur-ious |
| sparky | 2 | spar-ky |
| Severus | 3 | se-ve-rus |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to suffrage:
Sufi, suffer, suffix, Sufism, suffice, Suffolk, suffuse, sufferer.