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syllable Definition and Meaning in English (syllable definition)

noun
Synonyms:sound unit
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Syllable definition: A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

Definitions of Syllable

  1. 1noun

    A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

Example Sentences

casual

“The word "water" has two syllables.”

general

“Some languages have very long words with many syllables.”

Synonyms

sound unit

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Inflected Word Forms

nounsyllabification
adjectivesyllabic

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

not a syllableidiom

Not a single word or sound.

every syllableexpression

Every single word or detail of something spoken.

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What is the meaning of Syllable in English?▼
Syllable definition: A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.
How do you translate 'Syllable' to English?▼
'Syllable' translates to 'syllable' in English. Syllable definition: A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.
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