Pronunciation: /ˈsɪləbɪk/
noun a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants
A1 A syllabic is a unit of pronunciation that consists of a single vowel sound.
A2 In English, the word 'syllabic' refers to a single vowel sound or a vowel with surrounding consonants.
B1 Understanding the concept of syllabics is essential for learning how to properly pronounce words in different languages.
B2 Linguists study syllabics to analyze the structure and patterns of speech sounds in various languages.
C1 The study of syllabics can provide insights into the phonological systems of different language families.
C2 Phonologists use sophisticated tools to analyze the syllabic structures of languages and their impact on speech production.
adjective relating to or consisting of syllables
A1 I learned to count syllabic beats in music class.
A2 The teacher asked us to identify the syllabic stress in each word.
B1 She struggled with the syllabic pronunciation of certain words.
B2 The poem had a beautiful syllabic structure that flowed effortlessly.
C1 His knowledge of syllabic patterns in different languages was impressive.
C2 The linguist analyzed the syllabic complexity of the ancient text.
formal The linguist analyzed the language's syllabic structure.
informal I find it hard to pronounce words with many syllables.
slang I can't believe how syllabic this rap song is!
figurative The syllabic rhythm of the poem created a sense of flow and harmony.
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