Syllabic Definition

syllabic
adjective
  1. of or relating to syllables; "syllabic accent"; "syllabic characters each represent a syllable"
  2. consisting of or using a syllabary; "eskimos of the eastern Arctic have a system of syllabic writing"
  3. (of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities
  4. consisting of a syllable or syllables
  5. (of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable; "the syllabic 'nl' in 'riddle'"

"Syllabic" in song lyrics

See how syllabic is used in real songs:

  • "accentual syllabic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "syllabic"

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