syllable

Example Sentences

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Goodman’s distinct way of announcing a contestant received a score of seven — with an emphasis on the latter syllable — became a staple of the show, as did his upbeat descriptions of performances.

From Seattle Times

In some examples, each kanji is placed separately inside a tiny rendering of a pagoda, illustrating the sanctity of every syllable.

From Washington Post

Is this person who is speaking strange syllables, seemingly in a language I don't understand, are they just doing gobbledygook?

From Salon

Kindergartners might play rhyming games and clap out the individual syllables in a word to learn to manipulate sounds.

From Seattle Times

“He speaks slowly, fearfully, cautiously, editing every syllable, slicing off personal color and spontaneous wit, steering away from opinion, introspection, humanness,” Mr. Zehme wrote in Rolling Stone.

From Washington Post