syllable in Greek
syllable in Greek is συλλαβή, συλλαβίζω — syllable means a unit of pronunciation formed around a single vowel sound, often making up part of a word.
syllable in Greek
συλλαβή
Pronounced: syllavi
(linguistics) A unit of human speech which often forms words corresponding to one opening of the mouth; a vowel and its surrounding consonants.
συλλαβίζω
Pronounced: syllavizo
(transitive, poetic) To utter in syllables.
What does "syllable" mean?
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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 Greek?
"syllable" in Greek is συλλαβή, συλλαβίζω. syllable means: A unit of pronunciation formed around a single vowel sound, often making up part of a word.
How do you pronounce συλλαβή?
"syllable" in Greek is συλλαβή, pronounced "syllavi".
How do you use "syllable" in a sentence?
Example: "The word "banana" has three syllables." In Greek, "syllable" is συλλαβή, συλλαβίζω.
Are there other ways to say "syllable" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "syllable": συλλαβή, συλλαβίζω.
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