Pronunciation: [sɪlˈabɪk] (IPA) 
The word "syllabic" is spelled with three syllables: /sɪl.ˈæ.bɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced as "sill", the second syllable as "ab" (short a sound as in "cat" followed by a "b" sound), and the third syllable as "ick". The stress is on the second syllable /ˈæ/ and the last syllable /bɪk/ ends with a "k" sound. Overall, it is important to pay attention to each syllable when spelling "syllabic" correctly.
Syllabic is an adjective that refers to the characteristic or property of being syllable-based. It is used to describe a language, writing system, or phonetic feature in which each unit of sound, known as a syllable, corresponds to a single symbol or sound unit. In such systems, the syllable is considered the fundamental unit of organization.
In linguistic terms, syllabic can also describe a type of phoneme or phonetic element that functions as a syllable nucleus. This means that the syllabic element represents the core or central part of a syllable, usually a vowel or a syllabic consonant.
Syllabic writing systems, also known as alphabets or abugidas, use symbols or characters that represent individual syllables or combinations of syllables. Examples of syllabic scripts include Devanagari (used for writing Hindi and Sanskrit), Hangul (used for writing Korean), and Thai script.
Furthermore, syllabic can also refer to the property of a language in which stress or emphasis is placed on individual syllables, affecting the rhythm and cadence of speech. Certain languages, such as Japanese or Hawaiian, have syllabic stress patterns that greatly influence pronunciation and intonation.
In summary, syllabic pertains to the characteristics of a language, writing system, or phonetic feature that are based on the division and organization of speech into syllables, either in terms of symbols, sounds, or emphasis.
Pert. to or consisting of a syllable.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "syllabic" is derived from the Greek word "sullabikos", which is a combination of "sun" meaning "together" and "labos" meaning "a beating, cry, or sound". This Greek term originally referred to sounds or letters that were combined to form syllables. The word "syllabic" itself came into English in the early 19th century, maintaining its meaning related to syllables.
