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    syllable

    US /ˈsɪləbəl/

    ・

    UK /'sɪləbl/

    B2
    n. (c.)Countable NounPart of a word containing a vowel
    In order to make sure they understand your accent, say each syllable clearly

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    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • Spanish, however, is a syllable-timed language where each syllable is given more equal timing.

      Spanish, however, is a syllable-timed language where each syllable is given more equal timing.

    • where each syllable is given more equal timing.

      where each syllable is given more equal timing.

    B1

    Cyber hackers hacked: BBC News Review

    06:47Cyber hackers hacked: BBC News Review
    • And a note on pronunciation of 'infamous' the stress is on the first syllable -

      And a note on pronunciation of 'infamous' the stress is on the first syllable -

    B2

    10 English words that you pronounce INCORRECTLY | British English Pronunciation

    04:4710 English words that you pronounce INCORRECTLY | British English Pronunciation
    • One syllable, and everyone knows that British people love "queueing," "queue," "to queue," "there is a queue."

      One syllable, and everyone knows that British people love "queueing," "queue," "to queue," "there is a queue."

    • They want to say every syllable, so they say "com-for-ta-ble" but really it's "comfortable."

      They want to say every syllable, so they say "com-for-ta-ble" but really it's "comfortable."

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • and the bolts were undisturbed. He tried to say  “Humbug!” but stopped at the first syllable.  

      and the bolts were undisturbed. He tried to say  “Humbug!” but stopped at the first syllable.  

    B2

    How to pronounce ‘A’ in English (It's not that easy!)

    10:28How to pronounce ‘A’ in English (It's not that easy!)
    • So this goes eye, down into the next syllable, here the S is silent.

      So this goes eye, down into the next syllable, here the S is silent.

    • So this goes "i", "e", down into the next syllable.

      So this goes "i", "e", down into the next syllable.

    A2

    How to Pronounce ? RAILROAD ? - American English Pronunciation Lesson

    02:37How to Pronounce ? RAILROAD ? - American English Pronunciation Lesson
    • So let's start with syllable number one: rail.

      So let's start with syllable number one: rail.

    • syllable number one rail to say this

      syllable number one rail to say this

    B1

    Consonant Sound / j / as in "yes" – American English Pronunciation

    11:03Consonant Sound / j / as in "yes" – American English Pronunciation
    • However, the "-y doesn't form a syllable, and that makes it a consonant.

      However, the "-y doesn't form a syllable, and that makes it a consonant.

    • However, the "yh" doesn't form a syllable, and that makes it a consonant.

      However, the "yh" doesn't form a syllable, and that makes it a consonant.

    B1

    アメリカ人の家族会話「子供の名づけ」

    02:18アメリカ人の家族会話「子供の名づけ」
    • And the short syllable.

      And the short syllable.

    • And the short syllable.

      And the short syllable.

    A2

    How to Pronounce SEE YOU - American English

    02:43How to Pronounce SEE YOU - American English
    • The stressed syllable in this phrase is "see," the verb, so the rhythmic structure is dada, dada, see ya.

      The stressed syllable in this phrase is "see," the verb, so the rhythmic structure is dada, dada, see ya.

    • The stressed syllable in this phrase is

      The stressed syllable in this phrase is

    A2

    Will This Trick Your Ears? (Audio Illusions)

    03:50Will This Trick Your Ears? (Audio Illusions)
    • There's literally a full syllable missing, but with the cough people tend to hear the entire word.

      There's literally a full syllable missing, but with the cough people tend to hear the entire word.

    • There's literally a full syllable missing.

      There's literally a full syllable missing.

    B1