Polysyllable

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑliˈsɪləbəl/

Definitions of polysyllable

noun a word that consists of more than one syllable

Example Sentences

A1 I learned a new polysyllable in my English class.

A2 She struggled to pronounce the polysyllable correctly.

B1 The teacher asked the students to identify the polysyllable in the sentence.

B2 The poem was full of beautiful polysyllables that rolled off the tongue.

C1 His speech was filled with complex polysyllables that showcased his extensive vocabulary.

C2 The linguist analyzed the polysyllables in the ancient text to uncover its meaning.

Examples of polysyllable in a Sentence

formal The word 'polysyllable' refers to a word with more than two syllables.

informal I struggle with pronouncing polysyllable words.

slang I always get confused with those big polysyllable words.

figurative Her speech was like a beautiful tapestry woven with polysyllables.

Grammatical Forms of polysyllable

• past tense: polysyllabled
• plural: polysyllables
• comparative: more polysyllabic
• superlative: most polysyllabic
• present tense: polysyllables
• future tense: will polysyllable
• perfect tense: have polysyllabled
• continuous tense: is polysyllabling
• singular: polysyllable
• positive degree: polysyllable
• infinitive: to polysyllable
• gerund: polysyllabling
• participle: polysyllabled

Origin and Evolution of polysyllable

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'polysyllable' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'syllable' meaning 'sound or letter pronounced as a unit'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'polysyllable' has been used consistently since the 17th century to refer to words with multiple syllables. Over time, it has become a common term in linguistics to describe words with three or more syllables.