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Syllable Structure

Definition: Syllable structure refers to the organization and arrangement of sounds within a syllable in a language. It determines the number and types of speech sounds that can occur in a syllable.

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Noun: The syllable structure of the English language typically allows for consonants and vowels to combine in various ways.

Adjective: Japanese has a relatively simple and strict syllable structure compared to many other languages.

Verb: Linguists often study and analyze the syllable structure of different languages to understand their phonological patterns.

Adverb: She pronounced the word meticulously, paying close attention to each syllable structure.

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• Phonetics: The Science of Speech Production
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