English Explanatory Dictionary

polysyllable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A word with more than two syllables. Sometimes used in a more restricted sense.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

polysyllable polysyllables

Etymology

From poly- + syllable.

Related words

polysyllabic polysyllabicism polysyllabicity polysyllabism monosyllable multisyllable
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