syllable

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Definitions

n.

A unit of spoken language typically consisting of a vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants

音节

v.

To pronounce or utter in syllables

按音节发音

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
syllableother
=syllable

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Each syllable in the word carries a distinct stress pattern.

  • 2.

    Children learn to count syllables before understanding phonetics.

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