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Exam: IELTS

syllabary

IPA: /sɪˈlæbəri/

KK: /sɪˈlæbəri/

noun

Definition: A collection of written symbols that represent syllables in a language, used to help with reading and writing.

Example: The Japanese syllabary includes characters like hiragana and katakana.

syllabic

IPA: /sɪˈlæbɪk/

KK: /sɪˈlæbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of syllables, which are the units of sound in a word that typically include a vowel sound.

Example: In poetry, a syllabic structure focuses on the number of syllables in each line.

noun

Definition: A sound or character in language that represents a syllable, which is a unit of pronunciation containing a vowel sound and possibly surrounding consonants.

Example: In some languages, each syllabic character represents a whole syllable rather than just a single sound.

syllabically

IPA: /sɪˈlæbɪkli/

KK: /sɪˈlæbɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to syllables, often referring to how words are pronounced or divided into syllables.

Example: The teacher explained how to pronounce the word syllabically, breaking it down into its individual syllables.

syllabicate

IPA: /sɪˈlæbɪˌkeɪt/

KK: /sɪˈlæbɪˌkeɪt/

verb

Definition: To divide a word into its syllables.

Example: In English class, we learned how to syllabicate difficult words.

syllabication

IPA: /ˌsɪl.ə.bɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing words into syllables, which are the distinct units of sound in a word.

Example: In English, syllabication helps us understand how to pronounce words correctly.

syllabicity

IPA: /sɪˈlæbɪsɪti/

KK: /sɪˈlæbɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of a sound, usually a vowel, that allows it to function as the center of a syllable.

Example: In English, the syllabicity of vowels is essential for forming syllables.

syllabification

IPA: /sɪˌlæbəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /sɪˌlæbəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking a word into its individual syllables.

Example: Syllabification helps in understanding how to pronounce difficult words.

syllabify

IPA: /sɪˈlæbəˌfaɪ/

KK: /sɪˈlæbəˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To break a word into its individual syllables or to arrange it in syllable form.

Example: In English class, we learned how to syllabify difficult words to help with pronunciation.

syllable

IPA: /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

noun

Definition: A part of a word that has one vowel sound and is pronounced as a single unit. It can be made up of just a vowel or a vowel with surrounding consonants.

Example: The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.

transitive verb

Definition: A unit of sound in a word that typically contains a vowel sound and is pronounced as a single beat.

Example: The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.

syllogistically

IPA: /sɪˌlɒdʒɪsˈtɪkli/

KK: /sɪˌlɑːdʒɪsˈtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows the rules of syllogism, which is a form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).

Example: The argument was presented syllogistically, leading to a clear conclusion based on the premises.

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