sesquisyllabic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable.
  2. Characterized by such words, as Cambodian or Burmese.

Word forms

sesquisyllabic

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + syllabic.

Derived words

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