Here's why it's not just a sound:
* Sound refers to the physical vibrations that create auditory experiences.
* Syllable is a structural element of language, indicating how words are pronounced and broken down.
Think of it this way:
* Sound: The actual "noise" your mouth makes when speaking.
* Syllable: The organizational unit that dictates how those sounds are grouped together.
For example, the word "cat" has one syllable, but it contains three sounds: /k/, /æ/, /t/.
So, while syllables are made up of sounds, they are not sounds themselves. They are units of pronunciation that help us understand and speak words.