Meaning of the word syllable-timed in English
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syllable-timed
US /ˈsɪl.ə.bl̩ˌtaɪmd/
UK /ˈsɪl.ə.bl̩ˌtaɪmd/
Adjective
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describing a language or rhythm where each syllable takes roughly the same amount of time to pronounce, regardless of stress
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Spanish is a classic example of a syllable-timed language.
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In a syllable-timed language, all syllables tend to have similar durations.
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