utter a syllable

Frequency: 3.51.5 per million words

To say a syllable, often used in negative contexts (e.g., 'could not utter a syllable') to mean 'say anything'.

syllableVERB + syllable

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Examples (10)

  • He was so shocked that he couldn't utter a syllable.
  • When asked about his involvement, he refused to utter a syllable.
  • The sudden news left her speechless, unable to utter a syllable.
  • During the interrogation, the suspect would not utter a syllable.
  • He tried to explain, but his voice caught, and he couldn't utter a syllable.
  • The child was so frightened by the monster under the bed that they couldn't utter a syllable.
  • After the accident, he lay there, unable to utter a syllable.
  • She was so overwhelmed with emotion that she could barely utter a syllable.
  • The unexpected question caught him off guard; he couldn't utter a syllable.
  • Despite the pressure, he remained silent, refusing to utter a syllable.