About "synagogue"
How to Split "synagogue" into Syllables
The word synagogue is divided into 4 syllables: sy·na·go·gue. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- sy — 1st syllable
- na — 2nd syllable
- go — 3rd syllable
- gue — 4th syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of synagogue:
- IPA: /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/
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📖 Definitions
- synagogue f (plural synagogues)
- “synagogue”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
📚 Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English synagoge, from Old French synagoge, from Latin synagōga, from Ancient Greek σῠνᾰγωγή (sŭnăgōgḗ, “assembly, gathering”), from συνάγω (sunágō, “I gather together”), from σῠ́ν (sŭ́n, “with, together”) & ᾰ̓́γω (ắgō, “I lead”). By surface analysis, syn- + -agogue. Inherited from Middle French synagogue, Old French synagoge, borrowed from Latin synagōga, from Ancient Greek σῠνᾰγωγή (sŭnăgōgḗ, “as...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare synagogue with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| synagogue | 4 | sy·na·go·gue |
| sinning | 2 | sinn-ing |
| Sung | 1 | sung |
| sank | 1 | sank |
| Sancho | 1 | sancho |
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