A syllabary is a writing system where each symbol represents a syllable, which is a unit of sound in a word. Unlike alphabets that represent individual sounds (like letters), syllabaries group sounds into syllables. For example, in the Japanese writing system, hiragana and katakana are syllabaries that help represent the sounds of the language, making it easier to read and write. Syllabaries are often used in languages with simpler syllable structures. They can be more efficient for writing certain languages because they reduce the number of symbols needed. The Cherokee syllabary, created by Sequoyah, is another example, allowing speakers to write their language more easily.