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
- bisyllabic
- two-syllable
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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.