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'''Syllable''' is a unit of [[pronunciation]] that consists of a [[syllabic]] element (usually a [[vowel]]) (see [[Nucleus]]), that can be preceded (see [[Onset]]) and/or followed (see [[Coda]]) by (none or more) [[consonant]]s. | '''Syllable''' is a unit of [[pronunciation]] that consists of a [[syllabic]] element (usually a [[vowel]]) (see [[Nucleus]]), that can be preceded (see [[Onset]]) and/or followed (see [[Coda]]) by (none or more) [[consonant]]s. | ||
| − | + | == Example == | |
| + | The English word ''diploma'' consists of 3 syllables: di.plo.ma | ||
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| − | + | *[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Syllable&lemmacode=1610 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | |
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| − | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Syllable&lemmacode=1610 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
* Kahn, D. 1976b. ''Syllable-based generalizations in English phonology, Ph.D.diss., MIT.,'' Distributed by Indiana University Linguistics Club (IULC). | * Kahn, D. 1976b. ''Syllable-based generalizations in English phonology, Ph.D.diss., MIT.,'' Distributed by Indiana University Linguistics Club (IULC). | ||
* Selkirk, E.O. 1982b. '''The syllable', in H. Van der Hulst & N. Smith (eds.): The structure of phonological representations II, pp.337-383.,'' Foris Publications,Dordrecht. | * Selkirk, E.O. 1982b. '''The syllable', in H. Van der Hulst & N. Smith (eds.): The structure of phonological representations II, pp.337-383.,'' Foris Publications,Dordrecht. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:28, 16 August 2014
Definition
Syllable is a unit of pronunciation that consists of a syllabic element (usually a vowel) (see Nucleus), that can be preceded (see Onset) and/or followed (see Coda) by (none or more) consonants.
Example
The English word diploma consists of 3 syllables: di.plo.ma
Links
References
- Kahn, D. 1976b. Syllable-based generalizations in English phonology, Ph.D.diss., MIT., Distributed by Indiana University Linguistics Club (IULC).
- Selkirk, E.O. 1982b. 'The syllable', in H. Van der Hulst & N. Smith (eds.): The structure of phonological representations II, pp.337-383., Foris Publications,Dordrecht.
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