lettergreep

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈlɛ.tərˌɣreːp/

noun
Definitions
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Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish letter (letter, glyph) + Dutch, Flemish greep (grasp, seizure, hold, handle, clutches, grip, grab, grabbing)derived from Ancient Greek συλλαβή (syllable).

Origin

Ancient Greek

συλλαβή

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