syllable
n
1 any of the units into which a word may be divided, usu consisting of a vowel-sound with a consonant before or after 音节(通常由一个元音加上其前面或後面的辅音构成)
`Arithmetic' is a word of four syllables. arithmetic一字有四个音节.
2 (idm 习语) in words of one syllable => word.
Are we allowed to use the basin by the side of the cupboard?
我们可以使用器皿柜旁边的那个水盆吗?
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.