While a syllable is often described as a unit of pronunciation that can be spoken in one breath, it's not technically a "part" of a word.
Here's why:
* Syllables are made up of sounds: They are the building blocks of words, created by combining vowels and consonants.
* Words can have multiple syllables: Some words, like "elephant," have multiple syllables, requiring more than one breath to say.
* Breaths are not always predictable: We don't always take a breath at the end of a syllable; we might pause or continue speaking based on the sentence structure.
So, the most accurate answer is that there isn't a specific "part" of a word that takes one breath to say. It's more about how we choose to break down a word and phrase for pronunciation.