Number of syllables in the word 'half'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word half.
- No of syllables in half : 1
- Divide syllables in half : half
More about the word - half
- noun
- Synonyms : ½
- Definition : One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
- Definition : Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
- Definition : (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
- Definition : Part; side; behalf.
- verb
- Synonyms : dimidiate
- Definition : To halve.
- adjective
- Synonyms : demi-, hemi-, semi-
- Definition : Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
- Definition : Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
- Definition : (of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
- Definition : (rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
- adverb
- Definition : In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
- Definition : In some part approximating a half.
- Definition : Partially; imperfectly.
- preposition
- Definition : A half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).
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