"protosyllable" meaning in English

See protosyllable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: protosyllables [plural]
Etymology: From proto- + syllable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|syllable}} proto- + syllable Head templates: {{en-noun}} protosyllable (plural protosyllables)
  1. A vocalization in speech that is the precursor to a syllable.
    Sense id: en-protosyllable-en-noun-rpeJmXWr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with proto-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with proto-: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 64 36
  2. A rhythmic precursor to a syllable in birdsong.
    Sense id: en-protosyllable-en-noun-Pp2JtN-~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with proto- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with proto-: 53 47

Inflected forms

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