Basic Details
Word: Syllables
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A unit of sound in a word that usually contains a vowel and makes a single beat when spoken.
Synonyms: Beats, segments
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Breaking it down into syllables: To simplify or clarify something by dividing it into smaller parts. Example: "To understand the word better, she started breaking it down into syllables."
- Finding your rhythm in syllables: To establish a natural flow in speaking or writing, especially in poetry. Example: "In her poem, she focused on finding her rhythm in syllables to make it sound beautiful."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The word "wonderful" has three syllables: won-der-ful.
Example 2: Clapping our hands helped us to count the syllables in the poem.
Example 3: A good way to practise pronunciation is by breaking words into their syllables.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are languages in the world that do not use syllables? Some languages rely more on tone or other sounds instead!
Famous Quote
"Every word is a syllable, and every syllable is a sound that gives life to a story." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "syllables" mean?
a) A group of letters
b) A unit of sound in a word
c) A type of food
d) A way to spell
Answer: b) A unit of sound in a word
2. Which of these is a synonym of "syllables"?
a) Beats
b) Letters
c) Sentences
d) Words
Answer: a) Beats
3. Which sentence uses "syllables" correctly?
a) The syllables danced to the music.
b) We learned to count the syllables in the lesson.
c) The dog chased the syllables around the yard.
d) The syllables ate dinner together.
Answer: b) We learned to count the syllables in the lesson.
4. Which idiom means to simplify something?
a) Breaking it down into syllables
b) Reading between the lines
c) The tip of the iceberg
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Breaking it down into syllables
5. What is the opposite of "syllables"?
a) N/A
b) Whole words
c) Letters
d) Sentences
Answer: a) N/A
