syllables

[US]/ˈsɪl.ə.bəlz/
[UK]/ˈsɪl.ə.bəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the plural form of syllable, a unit of pronunciation

Phrases & Collocations

two syllables

three syllables

four syllables

one syllable

syllables count

stress syllables

open syllables

closed syllables

syllables division

counting syllables

Example Sentences

each word can be broken down into syllables.

counting syllables helps with poetry and rhythm.

some languages have more syllables than others.

children learn to clap syllables in school.

understanding syllables is key to reading.

she can easily identify the syllables in a word.

breaking words into syllables improves pronunciation.

in english, a syllable can contain a vowel sound.

some poems rely heavily on syllable count.

clapping out syllables can be a fun classroom activity.

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