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

All true, as well as Koufax being a tremendous human being worthy of every syllable of praise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

“Nod if you understand,” she whispered to Lazlo, and she hated every syllable, and hated herself for not resisting, but there was no resisting.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor