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syllable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪləbəl/

Forms: syllables

syllable means: A part of a word spoken as one beat, usually with one vowel sound.

noun

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A part of a word spoken as one beat, usually with one vowel sound.

  • Cat has one syllable.
  • Which syllable do you stress in this word?
  • The children clapped once for each syllable in their names.

Common phrases: first syllable, stressed syllable, single syllable, one syllable

Questions about syllable

What does syllable mean?

A part of a word spoken as one beat, usually with one vowel sound.

What is syllable in other languages?

Türkçe: hece · Español: sílaba · Français: syllabe · Deutsch: Silbe · Italiano: sillaba · 日本語: 音節

How do you pronounce syllable?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪləbəl/.

How do you use syllable in a sentence?

Cat has one syllable. Which syllable do you stress in this word?

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