Polysyllabic

/ˌpɑːlisɪˈlæbɪk/

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Pro Tip 1/3

Pay attention to stress patterns in polysyllabic words which affect pronunciation and meaning.

In 'polysyllabic,' the stress is on the third syllable: po-ly-SYL-labic.

Pro Tip 2/3

Different accents may influence how polysyllabic words are pronounced, so listen to varied sources.

Americans might pronounce 'polysyllabic' slightly differently than Britons.

Pro Tip 3/3

Practicing polysyllabic words can improve reading fluency and comprehension in English.

She practiced reading polysyllabic words to become more fluent.

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