Background for syllabic

syllabic

/sɪˈlæb.ɪk/

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noun

A syllabic sound.

Examples :

"The 'm' in "rhythm" is a syllabic in some pronunciations, creating a second syllable. "

phonetics sound language linguistics

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adjective

Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.

Examples :

"The poem used a simple, syllabic structure, making it easy to follow the rhythm. "

grammar language linguistics phonetics

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adjective

Pronounced with every syllable distinct.

Examples :

"The language teacher emphasized clear pronunciation, asking the students to speak in a syllabic manner so that each vowel sound was distinct and easily understood. "

language phonetics

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adjective

Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].

Examples :

"In the word "button," the "n" can sometimes be a syllabic consonant, creating a separate sound unit. "

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adjective

Of, or being a form of verse, based on the number of syllables in a line rather than on the arrangement of accents or quantities.

Examples :

""Unlike traditional poetry that focuses on rhythm, a haiku is a syllabic form of poetry where each line must have a specific number of syllables: five, seven, and five." "

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