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    Sílabas (en. Syllables)

    /ˈsi.la.bas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Each of the parts into which a pronounced word is divided.
    The word 'table' has two syllables: 'ta' and 'ble'.
    La palabra 'mesa' tiene dos sílabas: 'me' y 'sa'.
    Number of syllables in a verse or a phrase.
    This poem consists of ten syllables in each line.
    Este poema consta de diez sílabas en cada línea.
    Stressed syllable, which is the one pronounced with the greatest intensity.
    In 'prison', the stressed syllable is the first: 'pri'.
    En 'cárcel', la sílaba tónica es la primera: 'cár'.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'syllaba', which means 'part of the word'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to count syllables
    To identify and list the syllables of a word.
    contar sílabas
    stressed syllables
    Syllable that receives the greatest stress in pronunciation.
    sílabas tónicas
    syllable sounds
    Noises or sounds generated when pronouncing various syllables.
    ruido de sílabas

    Related Words

    accentuation
    The use of accents in syllables to indicate emphasis in pronunciation.
    acentuación
    phonetics
    The study of speech sounds, including syllables.
    fonética
    meter
    The measure and structure of verses, which includes the counting of syllables.
    métrica

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a complex word with many syllables.
    That word is a real tongue twister; it has so many syllables!
    Esa palabra es un verdadero trabalenguas, ¡tiene tantas sílabas!
    Phrase used in the school context to refer to reading instruction.
    In Spanish class, the teacher had us count syllables.
    En clase de español, el profesor nos hizo contar sílabas.