Syllabic
Pronunciation: /səˈlæbɪk/
Syllabic (adjective)
- Connected to or involving syllables in speech or writing.
- Describing a writing system where each symbol represents a syllable.
- Relating to music where notes are sung to individual syllables.
Examples
- The poem has a strict syllabic structure.
- Syllabic patterns can enhance the rhythm of a speech.
Common collocations: syllabic structure, syllabic pattern, syllabic writing, syllabic script, syllabic melody