syllable

Example Sentences

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But Mitski always has a specific story she wants to tell, and she ensures that every syllable is in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

A particular concern for Aldwin is that he frequently makes something called phonemic paraphasic errors, when a person substitutes a sound or syllable that resembles the intended word.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

In healthy participants, brain activity dropped when the imagined syllable matched the sound played through the headphones.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

His usually calm voice was rising with each syllable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025

“The secret omen,” she said slowly, making every syllable heavy with significance.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder