syllable

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of pronunciation, typically consisting of a vowel sound and one or more consonant sounds.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪləbəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with syllable
able , stable , table , grapple , rabble

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Syllable (en) : A unit of pronunciation
   

2. Syllable (fr) : A sail
   

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Variants

List of all variants of syllable that leads to same result
syllable , syllables , syllabled , syllabling , open syllable , open syllables , in words of one syllable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'syllabe', meaning 'a clapping of hands' or 'a foot'. In linguistics, a syllable is the smallest unit of pronunciation.

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Trivia

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1. The English language has approximately 44 phonemes, but over 100,000 words.

2. The longest English word with only one syllable is 'screeched'.

3. The shortest English word with two syllables is 'a', which is considered a monosyllabic word in some contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meter (poetry): A rhythmic pattern of syllables in a line of poetry.

2. Foot (poetry): A group of syllables in a line of poetry that follow a specific rhythmic pattern.

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Culture

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In poetry, a syllable is the basis of meter and rhythm. Syllables can be counted to analyze the rhythm and flow of verse.

How to Memorize "syllable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a syllable as a wave. The vowel sound is the crest of the wave, and the consonant sounds are the troughs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each syllable with a clap. Clap once for each syllable as you say a word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Vowels Count Too' to remember that vowels are included in syllable counts.

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