syllable Definition
a unit of sound that forms a word or part of a word, typically containing a vowel sound and one or more consonants.
Using syllable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "syllable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The word 'banana' has three syllables.
Example
In the word 'apple', there are two syllables.
Example
The word 'elephant' has three syllables.
syllable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for syllable
- phoneme
- sound unit
- element of speech
Phrases with syllable
Example
The word 'he' is an example of an open syllable.
Example
The word 'hat' is an example of a closed syllable.
a syllable that is pronounced with less emphasis than other syllables in a word
Example
In the word 'banana', the second syllable is unstressed.
Origins of syllable
from Latin 'syllaba', from Greek 'sullabē', from sun- 'together' + lambanein 'take'
Summary: syllable in Brief
'Syllable' [ˈsɪləbəl] refers to a unit of sound that forms a word or part of a word, usually consisting of a vowel sound and one or more consonants. Examples include 'banana,' 'apple,' and 'elephant.' Syllables can be categorized into open and closed syllables, and unstressed syllables. 'Syllable' is a formal term used in linguistics and phonetics.
