Definition of Syllable
a unit of pronunciation with one vowel sound forming a part of a word or the whole word
Examples of Syllable in a sentence
If you don’t know how to say a word properly, try to say it syllable by syllable. 🔊
There is one syllable per vowel sound in a word. 🔊
If you ever look in a dictionary, the pronunciation of a word is divided by syllable just beneath it. 🔊
The ‘syl’ in syllable is one syllable because ‘syl’ makes an I sound. 🔊
You can use a syllable to break down words into smaller parts that are easier to pronounce. 🔊
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