Multisyllabic: meaning, definitions and examples
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multisyllabic
[ ˌməltiˈsɪləbɪk ]
word structure
Multisyllabic refers to a word that consists of multiple syllables. In contrast to monosyllabic words, which have only one syllable, multisyllabic words can vary in length and complexity, making them more intricate for pronunciation and comprehension.
Synonyms
complex, multi-part, polysyllabic.
Examples of usage
- The word 'banana' is multisyllabic.
- Multisyllabic words can be challenging for young learners.
- My favorite multisyllabic word is 'unbelievable.'
Translations
Translations of the word "multisyllabic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 multissilábico
🇮🇳 बहु-स्वरयुक्त
🇩🇪 mehrsilbig
🇮🇩 multisuku
🇺🇦 багатоскладовий
🇵🇱 wielosylabowy
🇯🇵 多音節の (たおんせつの)
🇫🇷 multisyllabique
🇪🇸 multisilábico
🇹🇷 çok heceli
🇰🇷 다음 음절 (다음 음절)
🇸🇦 متعدد المقاطع
🇨🇿 víceslabičný
🇸🇰 viacslabičný
🇨🇳 多音节的 (duō yīn jié de)
🇸🇮 večzložni
🇮🇸 margfaldur
🇰🇿 көп буынды (kóp buındy)
🇬🇪 მრავალსილბიანი (mraval-silbiani)
🇦🇿 çox heceli
🇲🇽 multisilábico
Etymology
The term 'multisyllabic' is derived from the prefix 'multi-', which means 'many,' combined with the root word 'syllable,' which comes from the Latin 'syllaba.' The Latin term 'syllaba' originates from the Greek 'sullabē,' meaning 'a taking together' or 'a grouping.' Over time, the use of multisyllabic words has evolved in the English language, especially in academic and literary contexts. Multisyllabic words became significant during the Renaissance when the growth of education and the study of classical languages led to an increased vocabulary rich in syllables. Today, understanding multisyllabic words is crucial for language development and communication skills.