plural syllables
: any one of the parts into which a word is naturally divided when it is pronounced
The word "doctor" has two syllables.
"Doctor" is a two-syllable word.
The first syllable of the word "doctor" is given stress.
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“Syllable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/syllable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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