Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

silaba

noun

/ˈsɪl.ə.bə/

Definition

A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that typically consists of a vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, which forms the basic building block of words.

Examples

The word ‘banana’ has three syllables: ba-na-na.
Each syllable in the word ‘computer’ is pronounced: com-pu-ter.
Clapping can help in identifying the syllables in longer words.

Meaning

In linguistics, a syllable can be understood as a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or sung) word, consisting of a vowel sound and sometimes accompanied by consonants.