Synonyms & related words for syllable

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Words related to syllable

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Synonyms for syllable

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Where does syllable come from?

The word syllable breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: syl-, from Greek syn (“together, with”); and -lab, from Greek lambano (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.