English Explanatory Dictionary

polysyllabic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.
  2. Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.
noun
  1. A word having more than one syllable

Pronunciation

/ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ en-polysyllabic.opus LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-polysyllabic.wav

Word forms

polysyllabic polysyllabics

Etymology

From poly- + syllabic.

Synonyms

multisyllabic

Antonyms

monosyllabic brachysyllabic

Related words

polysyllable polysyllabicism polysyllabicity polysyllabism

Derived words

hyperpolysyllabic nonpolysyllabic polysyllabically
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