Definition
A syllabic consonant is a phonetic element that normally patterns as a consonant, but may fill a vowel slot in a syllable.
Examples
- The final nasals in /pattern/
- The final nasals in /bottom/
Glossary term S
Glossary term S
A syllabic consonant is a phonetic element that normally patterns as a consonant, but may fill a vowel slot in a syllable.