Polysyllable
noun
A word that contains more than two syllables.
The word 'polysyllable' is itself a polysyllable because it has five syllables.
Often appears as...
- long polysyllable
- pronounce a polysyllable
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A word that contains more than two syllables.
The word 'polysyllable' is itself a polysyllable because it has five syllables.
Often appears as...
- long polysyllable
- pronounce a polysyllable
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Practice
Break down polysyllables into smaller parts to pronounce them easily.
For 'polysyllable,' say 'poly-syll-a-ble'.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Texts
Polysyllables are more common in formal writing, such as academic papers and textbooks.
The research paper was dense with polysyllables like 'uncharacteristically'.
Pro Tip 3/3Word Contrast
Understanding polysyllables helps differentiate similar words with varying syllable counts.
Unlike 'happy,' 'unhappiness' is a polysyllable.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Practice
Break down polysyllables into smaller parts to pronounce them easily.
For 'polysyllable,' say 'poly-syll-a-ble'.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Texts
Polysyllables are more common in formal writing, such as academic papers and textbooks.
The research paper was dense with polysyllables like 'uncharacteristically'.
Pro Tip 3/3Word Contrast
Understanding polysyllables helps differentiate similar words with varying syllable counts.
Unlike 'happy,' 'unhappiness' is a polysyllable.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Practice
Break down polysyllables into smaller parts to pronounce them easily.
For 'polysyllable,' say 'poly-syll-a-ble'.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Texts
Polysyllables are more common in formal writing, such as academic papers and textbooks.
The research paper was dense with polysyllables like 'uncharacteristically'.
Pro Tip 3/3Word Contrast
Understanding polysyllables helps differentiate similar words with varying syllable counts.
Unlike 'happy,' 'unhappiness' is a polysyllable.
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