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syllable in Chinese

syllable in Chinese is 音節, 音节 — syllable means a unit of pronunciation formed around a single vowel sound, often making up part of a word.

syllable in Chinese

音節
noun
Pronounced: yīn jié
(linguistics) A unit of human speech which often forms words corresponding to one opening of the mouth; a vowel and its surrounding consonants.
音节
noun
Pronounced: yīn jié
(linguistics) A unit of human speech which often forms words corresponding to one opening of the mouth; a vowel and its surrounding consonants.

What does "syllable" mean?

  1. noun A unit of pronunciation formed around a single vowel sound, often making up part of a word.
    "The word "banana" has three syllables."
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syllable in a sentence

  • The word "banana" has three syllables.
  • She stressed the second syllable when pronouncing his name.

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What is "syllable" in Chinese?

"syllable" in Chinese is 音節, 音节. syllable means: A unit of pronunciation formed around a single vowel sound, often making up part of a word.

How do you pronounce 音節?

"syllable" in Chinese is 音節, pronounced "yīn jié".

How do you use "syllable" in a sentence?

Example: "The word "banana" has three syllables." In Chinese, "syllable" is 音節, 音节.

Are there other ways to say "syllable" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "syllable": 音節, 音节.

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