Thesaurus: syllabic

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1. a. Alt. of Syllabical
2. adj. of or relating to syllables
3. adj. consisting of or using a syllabary
4. adj. (of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities
5. adj. consisting of a syllable or syllables
6. adj. (of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable
7. 1. Of or pertaining to a syllable or syllables; as, syllabic accent. 2. Consisting of a syllable or syllables; as, a syllabic augment. "The syllabic stage of writing." Earle.
8. j:100 a. of or relating to syllables a. consisting of or using a syllabary a. (of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities