syl_split: Split Words into Syllables

Description Usage Arguments Value Note Author(s) Examples

View source: R/syl_split.R

Description

This function splits words into syllables by keeping only functional syllables, meaning that some of the vowels and consonents will be dropped. It is most useful when trying to count the number of syllables in words and dealing with words that are uncommon, misspelled, or even invented.

Usage

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syl_split(input)

Arguments

input

A string of words

Value

A list of syllables of each word in the string.

Note

For words that are totally unusual and/or acronyms, this function may not work as expected.

Author(s)

Kevin Wang

Examples

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syl_split("The table in beside the chair.")

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