Pronunciation: [sɪlˈabɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "syllabical" may confuse some, but it follows the predictable pronunciation of the English language. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /sɪˈlæbɪkəl/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "a" is pronounced as "uh." The "c" between "l" and "a" is pronounced as a "k" sound. Overall, the word "syllabical" refers to the nature of being syllabic or consisting of syllables.
Syllabical refers to something that is related to syllables or the structure of syllables within words. It is an adjective that describes the way in which words are divided into syllables and the arrangement of sounds within those syllables in a particular language.
In phonetics, syllabical refers to the pattern of syllables in a word or the manner in which sounds are grouped together to form syllables. This includes the number of syllables in a word and the stress placed on specific syllables, indicating the importance and emphasis given to those syllables when pronouncing the word.
In linguistics, syllabical often pertains to syllable structure, which involves analyzing the components of a syllable, such as onset (the initial consonant sound or cluster), nucleus (usually a vowel or a syllabic consonant), and coda (the final consonant sound or cluster). The syllabical structure of a word can vary across different languages and can influence its pronunciation, rhythm, and syllable count.
Understanding the syllabical aspects of a language is important for various aspects of language acquisition, phonetics, and phonology. It can help in learning correct pronunciation, analyzing word stress, and studying the rhythmic patterns within languages.
Pert. to or consisting of a syllable.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "syllabical" is derived from the word "syllable".
The word "syllable" itself has a Latin origin. It comes from the Latin word "syllaba", which was borrowed from the Greek word "sýllabos". In Greek, "sýllabos" means "a taking together", which reflects the way syllables are formed by grouping sounds together in a single unit of pronunciation.
By adding the suffix "-ical" to the word "syllable", the term "syllabical" is formed. The suffix "-ical" is derived from the Latin suffix "-icus", which denotes a relationship or belonging to a certain group or category. Therefore, "syllabical" can be understood as relating to or pertaining to syllables.
