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    Silaba (en. Syllable)

    /siˈlaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Each part of a word that has one vowel and may include consonants.
    The word 'house' has two syllables.
    Ang salitang 'bahay' ay may dalawang silaba.
    Unit of sound in a language that expresses an idea or part of a word.
    Syllables are important for the correct pronunciation of words.
    Mahalaga ang mga silaba sa tamang pagbigkas ng mga salita.

    Etymology

    from Latin 'syllaba'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    syllable counter
    A person or thing that refers to counting or identifying syllables in a word.
    taga-silaba

    Related Words

    punctuation
    Symbols used in writing to indicate the separation of syllables.
    bantas
    sound
    The auditory element that forms a syllable.
    tunog

    Slang Meanings

    referring to a part of a word, like 'syllable' in English
    You need three syllables to create a name.
    Kailangan mo ng tatlong silaba para makabuo ng pangalan.
    trendy term in rap or hip-hop, referring to rap lyrics that are catchy
    His beat has lyrics that are very hooky.
    Ang beat niya ay may mga silaba na nakaka-hook.