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Syllables Meaning in English

word · lemma: syllable

ˈsɪɫəbəɫz
SIL-uh-buhlz
sˈɪləbəlz
SIL-uh-buhlz

التعريف

Syllables are the parts into which a word can be divided, each containing a vowel sound; for example, ‘water’ has two syllables: wa-ter.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Syllables' is a basic linguistic term often used in learning to read, write, or pronounce words. Common phrases include 'break into syllables' or 'count the syllables'. Not to be confused with 'words' or 'letters': a word can have one or more syllables.

جمل نموذجية

The word 'banana' has three syllables.

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Please clap the syllables in your name.

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Can you count the syllables in this sentence?

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Some people tap their fingers to separate syllables when learning a new language.

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Breaking long words into syllables can make spelling much easier.

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If you listen closely, you can hear the syllables as you say each word.

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