Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syllabicity
Noun
/ˌsɪl.əˈbɪs.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The quality or state of being syllabic.
Examples
- In some languages, syllabicity plays a critical role in the structure of words.
- The study of syllabicity can provide insights into phonetic patterns.
- His research focuses on the syllabicity of vowels in different dialects.
Meaning
Syllabicity refers to the linguistic characteristic that indicates how syllables are organized and interpreted in speech sounds.
Synonyms
- syllable structure
- syllabic nature
