What does "sílabas" mean in English?

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sílabas

English

syllables

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Examples of how to use "sílabas" in Spanish

Spanish
Separó la palabra en sílabas.
English
He separated the word into syllables.
Spanish
Cuenta las sílabas de cada palabra.
English
Count the syllables in each word.
Spanish
Las sílabas tónicas llevan mayor énfasis.
English
Stressed syllables carry more emphasis.
Spanish
Separamos palabras en sílabas para leer.
English
We split words into syllables to read.
Spanish
Las sílabas abiertas terminan en vocal.
English
Open syllables end in a vowel.

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