noun

die Silbe, -n

syllable

Ein Teil eines Wortes, den man oft in einem Atemzug sprechen kann.

The German word "Silbe" is a noun that means "syllable." It refers to a unit of pronunciation that typically contains a vowel sound and may also include surrounding consonants. "Silbe" plays an essential role in linguistics and phonetics, influencing grammar, rhythm, and intonation in language.

There are no direct synonyms for "Silbe," but related terms in the context of language include "Laut" (sound) and "Wort" (word).

The difference is that "Laut" refers to any individual sound, while "Wort" denotes a complete word, consisting of one or more syllables. "Silbe" is specifically the subdivision of a word into its phonetic components.

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Examples

Jede Silbe wird deutlich ausgesprochen.noun

Each syllable is pronounced clearly.

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