suicide

Syllables:
sui·ci·de
3 syllables
suicide in syllables

About "suicide"

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Language
EN

How to Split "suicide" into Syllables

The word suicide is divided into 3 syllables: sui·ci·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • sui — 1st syllable
  • ci — 2nd syllable
  • de — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of suicide:

  • IPA: /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/

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📖 Definitions

  1. suicide (countable and uncountable, plural suicides)
  2. A diabolo trick where one of the sticks is released and allowed to rotate 360° round the diabolo until it is caught by the hand that released it.

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in Thomas Browne's Religio Medici (1643) in sense 1, ostensibly from New Latin suīcīdium, from suī (genitive reflexive pronoun) +‎ -cīdium (“act of killing or murder”), but often believed to have originated in English before entering Latin. Displaced native Middle English seolf-cwale from Old English selfcwalu (literally “self-slaughter”), after which suicide may have been modelled, or calqued (compare manuscript). Sense 3 is perhaps by analogy with words like homici...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Word Syllables Division
suicide 3 sui·ci·de
Stu 1 stu
squat 1 squat
shakeout 2 sha-keout
stay 1 stay

🔗 Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions About "suicide"

How many syllables does "suicide" have?

suicide has 3 syllables: sui·ci·de. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "suicide"?

The stress is on the first syllable: sui. This means you emphasize the "sui" part when pronouncing suicide.

How do you pronounce "suicide"?

suicide is pronounced as /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: sui·ci·de.

Is "suicide" easy to spell?

Breaking suicide into syllables helps with spelling: sui·ci·de. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "suicide" into syllables?

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.