Basic Details
Word: Syllable
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A single sound or beat in a word, often containing a vowel.
Synonyms: Sound unit, phoneme
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Count your syllables: To keep track of the beats or sounds in a word or phrase. Example: "When writing poetry, remember to count your syllables to maintain rhythm."
- Break it into syllables: To divide a word into its individual sound units. Example: "To spell it correctly, let's break it into syllables: ap-ple."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.
Example 2: When clapping, each clap represents a syllable in the word we are saying.
Example 3: Knowing how to identify syllables can help you improve your reading skills.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the longest word in the English language has 189,819 syllables? It's the full chemical name for a protein and takes hours to pronounce!
Famous Quote
"A word is a syllable carrying meaning; a syllable is a sound carrying thought." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "syllable" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A single sound or beat in a word
c) A kind of tree
d) A colour
Answer: b) A single sound or beat in a word
2. Which of these is a synonym of "syllable"?
a) Squeak
b) Sound unit
c) Word
d) Sentence
Answer: b) Sound unit
3. Which of the following is correct regarding syllables?
a) Syllables always have exactly two sounds.
b) A word can have multiple syllables.
c) Every syllable is a complete sentence.
d) Syllables have no relation to speech.
Answer: b) A word can have multiple syllables.
4. Which idiom means to divide a word into its sounds?
a) Keep your syllables straight
b) Break it into syllables
c) Count your sounds
d) Alliteration is key
Answer: b) Break it into syllables
5. What is the opposite of "syllable"?
a) N/A
b) Word
c) Sentence
d) Phrase
Answer: a) N/A
