Syllable

As I want to discuss in short I do not want to elaborate this lesson. Lets we discuss about the Definition of syllable or What is syllable? You will get more about syllable from here as like as - Kinds of it and details. What is syllable? Syllable is a word or a part of a word uttered by a single effort of the voice. Example: - Mo+ther = Mother Edu+ca+tion = Education

As I want to discuss in short, I do not want to elaborate this lesson. Lets we discuss about the Definition of syllable or  What is syllable? You will get more about syllable from here as like as - Kinds of it and details.

What is syllable?

A syllable is a single, unbroken unit of sound in a word. It consists of a vowel sound (alone or with consonants) and is the building block of pronunciation. Syllables play a key role in speech, poetry, and word formation.

Syllable is a word or a part of a word uttered by a single effort of the voice.

Example: -
Mo+ther = Mother
Edu+ca+tion = Education

Kinds of Syllable in English grammar: Syllables are four in number.

Such as:
                 1. Mono-syllable
                 2. Di-syllable
                 3. Tri- syllable
                 4. Poly- syllable

Mono-syllable (One Syllable)

Mono-syllable is a word which contains only one syllable in a word.
Example:- It, And, But, Or, etc.

Di-syllable (Two Syllables)

Di-syllable is a word which contains two syllables in a word.
Example:-
Brother = Bro + ther.
Teacher = Tea + cher.

Tri- syllable (Three Syllables)

Tri - syllable is a word which contains three syllables in a word.
Example:-
Education = Edu + ca + tion.
Favourite = Fa + vour + ite.

Poly- syllable (More than three Syllables)

Poly- syllable is a word which contains more than three syllables in a word.
Example:-
Calculation = Cal + cu + la + tion.
Satisfaction = Sat + is + fac + tion.

Syllable Structure

A syllable generally consists of three parts:

1. Onset – The consonant sound(s) before the vowel (e.g., C in Cat).
2. Nucleus – The vowel sound in the syllable (e.g., a in Cat).
3. Coda – The consonant sound(s) after the vowel (e.g., t in Cat).

Example: In Dog, "D" is the onset, "o" is the nucleus, and "g" is the coda.

Open and Closed Syllables

• Open Syllable – Ends in a vowel sound (e.g., Go, Me, Ti-ger).
• Closed Syllable – Ends in a consonant sound (e.g., Bat, Sun, Kit-ten).

Importance of Syllables

• Pronunciation – Helps in correct pronunciation of words.
• Spelling – Aids in breaking words for easier spelling.
• Poetry and Rhythm – Syllables determine the rhythm of poems.

Syllables are essential in understanding language and pronunciation. By learning about syllables, students can improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Hope you have got clear idea about Syllable in English Grammar after reading this short article.

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Written by 

Mohi Uddin
MA in English 

21.09.2011