protosyllable

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noun

A vocalization in speech that is the precursor to a syllable.

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Meanings

nounprotosyllable (plural protosyllables)

plural protosyllables

  1. A vocalization in speech that is the precursor to a syllable.
  2. A rhythmic precursor to a syllable in birdsong.

Origin

From proto- + syllable.

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Cite this entry
APA

protosyllable. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protosyllable

MLA

“protosyllable.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protosyllable. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protosyllable,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protosyllable.

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