English Explanatory Dictionary

foresyllable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A syllable (or syllables) at the beginning of a word.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔɹsɪləbəl/ /ˈfɔːsɪləbəl/

Word forms

foresyllable foresyllables fore-syllable

Etymology

From fore- + syllable; Compare Dutch voorsyllabe, German Vorsilbe.

Synonyms

prefix

Antonyms

suffix

Related words

endsyllable end-syllable
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