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    Sílaba (en. Syllable)

    /ˈsilaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of a word that is pronounced in a single utterance.
    The word 'computer' has four syllables.
    La palabra 'computadora' tiene cuatro sílabas.
    Each division in which a word can be separated when speaking.
    The syllables of 'cat' are 'ca-t'.
    Las sílabas de 'gato' son 'ga-to'.
    An important factor in poetry, where the number of syllables determines the rhythm.
    The verse must have eight syllables to meet the meter.
    El verso tiene que tener ocho sílabas para cumplir con la métrica.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'syllaba', which in turn comes from the Greek 'συλλαβή' (syllabē).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    count syllables
    To count the number of syllables in a word or verse.
    contar sílabas
    stressed syllables
    The syllables that carry the stress in a word.
    sílabas tónicas
    unstressed syllable
    The syllables that do not carry an accent.
    sílaba átona

    Related Words

    diphthong
    Combination of two vowels that are pronounced in the same syllable.
    diptongo
    closed syllable
    Syllable that ends in a consonant.
    sílaba cerrada
    open syllable
    Syllable that ends in a vowel.
    sílaba abierta

    Slang Meanings

    Playful reference to the repetition of a sound.
    When someone says 'bring me a syllable', they mean they are joking about asking for something silly.
    Cuando alguien dice 'tráeme una sílaba', se refiere a que está bromeando por pedir algo sin sentido.
    Using syllables to describe a sound or joke.
    The syllable game at the party made us laugh a lot.
    El juego de sílabas en la fiesta nos hizo reír mucho.