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Vocabulary Entry
syllabic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or consisting of syllables.
Example Sentences
"In poetry, syllabic meter can create rhythm without relying on stress."
"The child's speech was very syllabic, emphasizing each sound."
"Learning syllabic patterns can help improve reading skills."
N
noun
A person or thing that is syllabic; also refers to a unit of language that consists of a vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants.
Example Sentences
"In linguistics, a syllabic can be formed by a vowel alone."
"The word 'cat' consists of a single syllabic."
"Syllabics are important in understanding word pronunciation."