Siege

How many syllables in Siege?

siege has 1 syllables

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siege

Definition of Siege

A military operation in which an enemy surrounds a town or building, trying to take control of it.

How should Siege divide into syllables

This word has one syllable. It has two vowels (i and e) and two consonants (s and g).

Part of Speech - Siege

Noun

The castle was under siege for three weeks.

Sentences with Siege

  • The enemy army laid siege to the castle.
  • The city was under siege for months.
  • The defenders managed to hold out during the siege.
  • The siege ended when the attackers withdrew.
  • The siege caused food and water shortages in the city.
  • The siege was a difficult experience for everyone involved.
  • The siege led to the surrender of the castle.
  • The siege was a turning point in the war.
  • The siege was a desperate attempt to gain control of the city.
  • The siege was finally broken by a relief force.

Quotes with Siege

  • 'A siege is a military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by attrition or assault.' - James G. Stavridis
  • 'The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.' - Ulysses S. Grant
  • 'In war, the human factor cannot be disregarded.' - John Keegan
  • 'The art of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.' - George S. Patton
  • 'In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.' - Jose Narosky

Number of characters in Siege

5 ( s, i, e, g, e )

Unique letters in Siege

4 ( s, i, e, g )

Siege Backwards

egeis

Phonetic Transcription of Siege

IPA (International): si:dʒ

ARA (American): sidʒ

EPA (English): si:dʒ

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