Usage Note
Silbe denotes a syllable, the basic unit of pronunciation. The verb trennen combines with it in Silbentrennung (hyphenation), and a stressed syllable is a betonte Silbe. The plural is Silben.
Examples
"Das Wort hat drei Silben."
Natural Translation
The word has three syllables.
Literal Translation
The word has three syllables.
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