syllabary Definition
a set of written symbols that represent syllables or (in some languages or stages of writing) individual sounds.
Using syllabary: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "syllabary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Cherokee language uses a syllabary instead of an alphabet.
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Japanese writing uses a combination of kanji, hiragana, and katakana syllabaries.
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The Linear B script is a syllabary used for writing Mycenaean Greek.
syllabary Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with syllabary
a writing system developed for the Cree language, consisting of 56 characters representing syllables
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The Cree syllabary was developed by James Evans in the mid-19th century.
a writing system developed for the Cherokee language, consisting of 85 characters representing syllables
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The Cherokee syllabary was developed by Sequoyah in the early 19th century.
a writing system used for Mycenaean Greek, consisting of around 87 characters representing syllables
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The Linear B syllabary was deciphered by Michael Ventris in the 1950s.
Origins of syllabary
from Greek 'sullabē' meaning 'syllable'
Summary: syllabary in Brief
'Syllabary' [sil-uh-ber-ee] refers to a set of written symbols that represent syllables or individual sounds. It is used in various writing systems, such as the Cherokee syllabary and the Linear B syllabary. The term is formal and is often used in linguistic contexts.
