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SYLLABLES AND WORDS

Divisions of Grammar Definitions - Etymology. A syllable is a distinct sound produced by a single effort of [Transcriber's note: 1-2 words illegible] shall, pig, dog. In every syllable there must be at least one vowel. A word consists of one syllable or a combination of syllables. Many rules are given for the dividing of words into syllables, but the best is to follow as closely as possible the divisions made by the organs of speech in properly pronouncing them. Next: THE PARTS OF SPEECH Previous: LETTERS Report Privacy SHARE ADD TO EBOOK

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