English–French

“syllable” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/silab/

Example

Ce mot a trois syllabes.

This word has three syllables.

Illustration for syllabe (syllable)

How to say “syllable” in French

“Syllable” in French is syllabe.

A word as a row of sound beats, each built around a vowel.

Full entry for syllabe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with syllabe

La dernière syllabe n'est pas toujours prononcée.

The last syllable is not always pronounced.

Tips for using syllabe

  • A silent final e often adds no spoken beat, so written and heard syllable counts can differ.

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