ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Syllabic

/sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables..

Definitions by Sense

Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.
Pronounced with every syllable distinct.
(linguistics) Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].
Of, or being a form of verse, based on the number of syllables in a line rather than on the arrangement of accents or quantities.
(phonetics) A syllabic sound.

Example Sentences

Most final consonants have been lost, resulting in a tonal language with a rich consonantal and vocalic inventory, but with a relatively simple syllabic structure..

Word Forms

more syllabic
most syllabic
syllabics

Synonyms for syllabic

Antonyms for syllabic

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When Should You Use Syllabic?

Use syllabic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does syllabic mean?

Syllabic means Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables..

What is a synonym for syllabic?

Common synonyms include disyllabic, monosyllabic, polysyllabic, vocalic.

What is the opposite of syllabic?

Possible antonyms include quantitative, accentual, consonantal, nonsyllabic.

How do you use syllabic in a sentence?

Most final consonants have been lost, resulting in a tonal language with a rich consonantal and vocalic inventory, but with a relatively simple syllabic structure..

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Definitions by Sense

Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.

Pronounced with every syllable distinct.

(linguistics) Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].

Of, or being a form of verse, based on the number of syllables in a line rather than on the arrangement of accents or quantities.

(phonetics) A syllabic sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does syllabic mean?

Syllabic means Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables..

What is a synonym for syllabic?

Common synonyms include disyllabic, monosyllabic, polysyllabic, vocalic.

What is the opposite of syllabic?

Possible antonyms include quantitative, accentual, consonantal, nonsyllabic.

How do you use syllabic in a sentence?

Most final consonants have been lost, resulting in a tonal language with a rich consonantal and vocalic inventory, but with a relatively simple syllabic structure..

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.