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Silbe
German → American English
American English
syllable
kleinste lautliche Einheit eines Wortes, die beim Sprechen gemeinsam gebildet wird
Das Wort „Universität“ hat fünf Silben.„Silbe“ is a common grammar and phonetics term. Use it when talking about pronunciation, word division, or meter; in everyday speech, people also say „Silbentrennung“ for hyphenation by syllables.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Silbe“ mean in English?
„Silbe“ means „syllable“ in English.
Is „Silbe“ masculine, feminine, or neuter?
„Silbe“ is feminine: die Silbe.
How do you say „in syllables“ in German?
You can say „in Silben“ or use „Silbentrennung“ when you mean dividing a word by syllables.