Syllab

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A syllable. obsolete

    "“God forgive you, Mr. Hatchway,” said the landlord, interrupting him; “as I'm an honest man, and a housekeeper, I never heard a syllab of the matter.”"

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allophonealveolarantistropheantonymapico-alveolarapico-dental

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"“God forgive you, Mr. Hatchway,” said the landlord, interrupting him; “as I'm an honest man, and a housekeeper, I never heard a syllab of the matter.”"

Etymology

From Old French sillabe (“syllable”).

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