syllable
gb/sˈɪləbəl/ us/sˈɪləbəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 7300
szótag, szó
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
szótag
B1
Patrón de uso:
[a word] has [number] syllables
The word "computer" has three syllables.
A „computer” szónak három szótagja van.
In English, the stress is usually on the first syllable of this word.
Az angolban ennél a szónál általában az első szótagra esik a hangsúly.
Children clapped their hands to count the syllables in each word.
Some students have trouble hearing the difference between one-syllable and two-syllable words.
The teacher wrote the word on the board and divided it into syllables.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The word "teacher" has two syllables.
A „teacher” szó két szótagból áll.
Please say the word slowly so I can hear the syllables.
Kérlek, mondd ki lassan a szót, hogy jól halljam a szótagokat.
We clap one time for each syllable in the word.
He wrote the word and marked the stressed syllable.
Long words often have many syllables.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'syllable' with 'letter' and think that more letters always mean more syllables. Explain that a syllable is about how a word sounds, not how it is written. Another confusion is between 'syllable' and the similar-looking word 'syllabus', which is unrelated in meaning.
Significado
unit of sound in a word
Colocaciones
stress the first syllable
|two-syllable word
|count the syllables
|open syllable
|closed syllable
|one-syllable word
Sinónimos
segment (More technical; refers broadly to any distinct part of speech sounds, not only whole syllables.)
Temas
language
|education
|linguistics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small part of a word that you say with one beat of your voice, usually with one main vowel sound.
A basic unit of pronunciation that forms all or part of a word, usually containing a single vowel sound and any surrounding consonant sounds.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
szó
A1
Patrón de uso:
not a syllable about [something]
He sat through the whole meeting without uttering a single syllable.
Úgy ülte végig az egész megbeszélést, hogy egyetlen szót sem szólt.
Don't breathe a syllable of this to anyone.
Egy szót se szólj erről senkinek.
She repeated every syllable of the sentence perfectly.
The children listened to every syllable of the story.
I won't say a syllable about what you told me.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He did not say a syllable in class today.
Ma egy szót sem szólt az órán.
Please do not tell a syllable of this secret to your friends.
Kérlek, egy szót se mondj el erről a titokról a barátaidnak.
She spoke slowly, and I understood every syllable.
They listened to each syllable of his speech.
I promise I will not speak a single syllable about it.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this meaning is completely different from the main meaning of 'syllable'. Explain that it still refers to a very small part of speech, but is often used in set phrases like 'not a syllable' or 'every syllable' to talk about speaking or keeping silent.
Significado
single spoken word or sound
Colocaciones
not a syllable
|utter a syllable
|every syllable
|without missing a syllable
Sinónimos
word (Commonly used in similar expressions like 'not a word', but less precise about the small sound unit than 'syllable'.)
Antónimos
silence (Represents the state of no speech at all, which contrasts with uttering even a single syllable.)
Temas
communication
|secrecy
|core_vocabulary
Definición
One small spoken word or sound, used especially when talking about speaking or not speaking at all.
A single spoken word or sound, especially used in negative or limited expressions referring to speaking or remaining silent.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
syllable
AFI
GB/sˈɪləbəl/
US/sˈɪləbəl/
Sílabas y acento
syl - lable (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (syl)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: syllable
- Plural: syllables
Familia de palabras
Forms
syllables
noun
Core family
syllabic
adjective C1
Related words
monosyllabic
adjective
multisyllabic
adjective
Advanced or less common
syllabify
verb
syllabification
noun
Expresiones
every syllable
1/ˈɛvɹi sˈɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
each tiny part of speech
All the very small parts of what someone says, often used when someone listens very carefully or repeats something exactly.
Ejemplos
- The audience listened to every syllable of her speech.
- He repeated the instructions, making sure to copy every syllable.
- She chose every syllable of her answer very carefully.
not a syllable
1/nˈɑt ə sˈɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
not say anything at all
To say nothing at all about something; to keep completely silent about it.
Ejemplos
- He knew the whole story but did not say a syllable to the police.
- Promise you won't breathe a syllable of this to your parents.
- She kept her surprise party secret and didn't tell a syllable to her best friend.