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syllabary

noun
syl·​la·​bary | \ ˈsi-lə-ˌber-ē How to pronounce syllabary (audio) \
plural syllabaries

Definition of syllabary

: a table or listing of syllables specifically : a series or set of written characters each one of which is used to represent a syllable

Examples of syllabary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 But nearly 600 years ago, a scientifically minded Korean king introduced hangul, an indigenous writing system often called the best designed syllabary in the world. — New York Times, "The Week in Arts: One Ariana Grande, Two Stadiums; Toni Morrison on the Silver Screen," 15 June 2019

First Known Use of syllabary

1586, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for syllabary

New Latin syllabarium, from Latin syllaba syllable

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