Protosyllable
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protosyllable is a noun meaning A vocalization in speech that is the precursor to a syllable.
Meaning
A vocalization in speech that is the precursor to a syllable.
More Meanings
- A rhythmic precursor to a syllable in birdsong.
Word Forms
- protosyllables
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preinitial, protoword, protospeech, prevocalization, preformative, initial.
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