Assertion: syllabic consonant | /r/CapableOf | form syllable
Facets:
value: without the help of a vowel
type: OTHER
value: like the m
type: OTHER
value: on own
type: MANNER
value: like n
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: A syllabic consonant or vocalic consonant is a consonant that forms a syllable on its own, like the m, n and l in the English words rhythm, button and bottle, or is the nucleus of a syllable, like the r sound in the American pronunciation of work.[citation needed]
text: A syllabic consonant is a consonant that can act as a syllable without the help of a vowel, and is indicated by a small notch below the IPA symbol.