Syllable
Syllable
A Syllable (/ˈsɪləbəl/) is a unit of organization for a sequence of speech sounds. It is typically made up of a syllable nucleus (most often a vowel) and optional initial and final margins (typically, consonants).
Etymology
The word "syllable" comes from the Ancient Greek word "συλλαβή" (syllabḗ) which means "that which is held together".
Structure
A syllable is typically made up of three components: the onset, the nucleus, and the coda. The onset is the initial consonant sound, the nucleus is typically a vowel, and the coda is any consonants that follow.
Related Terms
- Phoneme: The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish one word from another in a particular language.
- Morpheme: The smallest meaningful unit of language.
- Word: A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with space on either side when written or printed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Syllable
- Wikipedia's article - Syllable
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