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jpett84 t1_j6o2qq0 wrote

I think vowels play a part in syllables. Sense 'crisps' only has one vowel, it has only one syllable.

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DrBatman0 t1_j6pfjry wrote

This is really disheartening to learn. Syllables agree about rhythm and sounds, not vowels. Consider the word maneuver. Does it gain an extra syllable of you use a different spelling: manoeuvre?

How many syllables does "tape" have, with two vowels, as opposed to "tap" with one?

Does "speed" have more syllables than "sped"?

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