GRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SYLLABLES-ORTHOEDIC AND ORTHOGRAPHIC SYLLABLES

Abstrak:

The concept of the syllable plays a central role in phonetics, phonology, orthography, and language pedagogy. English, with its deep and historically layered writing system, demonstrates a notable gap between spoken and written syllabification. This article explores the graphic and phonological characteristics of syllables, focusing on the difference between orthoepic (phonetic) and orthographic (written) syllables. Through detailed descriptions, linguistic explanations, and examples from contemporary English, the article illustrates how these forms of syllabification shape pronunciation, spelling, reading acquisition, and pedagogical practice.