Basic Details
Word: Syllable
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A unit of sound in a word, usually containing a vowel sound.
Synonyms: Portion, Segment
Antonyms: Whole, Entirety
Idioms and Phrases
- Break it down into syllables: To separate a word into its syllabic parts for easier understanding. Example: "When learning to read, the teacher suggested to break it down into syllables to pronounce correctly."
- One syllable word: A word that has only one syllable. Example: "The word 'cat' is an example of a one syllable word."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The word 'elephant' has three syllables: el-e-phant.
Example 2: Learning to clap out the syllables in a word helps children with reading skills.
Example 3: Each syllable must have at least one vowel sound, making it easy to identify in spoken words.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some languages, like Mandarin Chinese, can have different meanings for words based on the tone of the syllables? This makes syllables very important in those languages!
Famous Quote
"Words themselves are very important; they can change the world, syllable by syllable." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "syllable" mean?
a) A type of letter
b) A unit of sound in a word
c) An entire sentence
d) A punctuation mark
Answer: b) A unit of sound in a word
2. Which of these is a synonym of "syllable"?
a) Portion
b) Artistic
c) Meaning
d) Sound
Answer: a) Portion
3. What is the opposite of "syllable"?
a) Group
b) Whole
c) Part
d) Segment
Answer: b) Whole
4. Which sentence uses "syllable" correctly?
a) The syllable danced in the party.
b) I learned to count syllables by clapping my hands.
c) The syllable is a beautiful colour.
d) I wrote a syllable on the paper.
Answer: b) I learned to count syllables by clapping my hands.
5. What does "break it down into syllables" mean?
a) To write a word on a wall
b) To divide a word into its separate sound parts
c) To sing a word loudly
d) To put a word in a book
Answer: b) To divide a word into its separate sound parts
