What is a Syllable?A syllable is a single unit of written or spoken word, an unbroken sound used to make up words. Examples of one syllable words known as monosyllabicCat, dog, car, sky. Examples of two syllables - disyllabicHo-tel, Po-em, Chor-us
Examples of three syllables - trisyllabicBeau-ti-ful, met-a-phor, po-e-try Examples of more than three syllables – polysyllabicOx-y-mor-on Syllables are used in poetry to give rhythm and depth to sentences. Why don't you try writing a poem using metaphors and enter it into one of our poetry competitions. For information on poetry terms other than a metaphor visit our poetry glossary – poetry terms.
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