how to pronounce syllables

/ˈsɪləbəlz/

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syllables is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of syllables in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… these six syllables and so it's …”

meanings of syllables

noun:

Plural of syllable.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of syllable.

syllables frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word syllables occurs in english on average 1.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.