dissyllabic

[dɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk]

dissyllabic Definition

consisting of two syllables.

Using dissyllabic: Examples

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  • Example

    'Water' is a dissyllabic word.

  • Example

    The word 'happy' is dissyllabic.

  • Example

    The word 'table' is monosyllabic, while the word 'tableau' is dissyllabic.

dissyllabic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dissyllabic

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Summary: dissyllabic in Brief

The term 'dissyllabic' [dɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk] describes words consisting of two syllables, such as 'water,' 'happy,' and 'tableau.' It is the opposite of 'monosyllabic,' which describes words consisting of one syllable.