The word suffragette is divided into 3 syllables: suffra·get·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of suffragette:
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From suffrage + -ette, first used as a derisive label by the Daily Mail in 1906, but eventually adopted by the WSPU itself. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
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Compare suffragette with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| suffragette | 3 | suffra·get·te |
| supercity | 4 | su-per-ci-ty |
| spirochete | 4 | spi-ro-che-te |
| sprocket | 2 | spro-cket |
| sparsity | 3 | spar-si-ty |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to suffragette:
Sufi, suffer, suffix, Sufism, suffice, Suffolk, suffuse, sufferer.
suffragette has 3 syllables: suffra·get·te. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: suffra. This means you emphasize the "suffra" part when pronouncing suffragette.
suffragette is pronounced as /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: suffra·get·te.
Breaking suffragette into syllables helps with spelling: suffra·get·te. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.