Silabo (en. Syllable)

si-la-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of sound composed of a vowel or a vowel accompanied by consonants.
The word 'mysterious' has three syllables.
Ang salitang 'mahiwaga' ay may tatlong silabo.
A group of sounds that corresponds to a letter in writing.
In language learning, understanding different syllables is important.
Sa pag-aaral ng wika, mahalaga ang pag-unawa sa iba’t ibang silabo.
The part of a word that provides rhythm and pronunciation.
The correct pronunciation of each syllable is important in pronunciation training.
Ang tamang pagbigkas sa bawat silabo ay mahalaga sa pagsasanay sa pagbigkas.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'syllabe' meaning 'to join'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

syllables of a word
Parts of a word that represent its sounds.
mga silabo ng salita

Related Words

composed
The formation of utterances with included syllables.
papasok

Slang Meanings

gossip
It's just gossip that's being passed around about them.
Silabo na lang ang pinapasa-pasahan tungkol sa kanila.
gesture
You just need a gesture for that, I don't need the exact words.
Silabo mo lang yan, 'di ko kailangan ng sapat na salita.
hang out
Come on, let's hang out at the house and chat.
Tara, silabo tayo sa bahay at magkwentuhan.