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
SPEECH UNITB1
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.
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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