What is a syllable? |
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A syllable is a unit of sound composed of | |
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Discussion | |
Syllable structure, which is the combination of allowable segments and typical sound sequences, is language specific. |
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Example (English) | |
Here is an example of the syllable structure of the English word limit: | |
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Here are some kinds of syllables: | ||||||||||||||||
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Diagram | |
Here is a diagram of a syllable: | |
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