Polysyllabic

usgb/ˌpɑːlisɪˈlæbɪk/
adjective

A word which has more than one syllable.

The word 'polysyllabic' is itself a polysyllabic word because it has 5 syllables.
Visual representation of "polysyllabic" - A word which has more than one syllable.

Often appears as...

  • polysyllabic name
  • polysyllabic words

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Syllable Stress

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

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

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

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Americans might pronounce 'polysyllabic' slightly differently than Britons.
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Reading Fluency

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

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She practiced reading polysyllabic words to become more fluent.
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