syllabic

C2
Pronunciation
/sɪˈlæb.ɪk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A syllabic sound.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.

2 Definition

Pronounced with every syllable distinct.

3 Definition

Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].

4 Definition

Of, or being a form of verse, based on the number of syllables in a line rather than on the arrangement of accents or quantities.