monosyllable Definition
a word consisting of only one syllable.
Using monosyllable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monosyllable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Cat, dog, man, and go are examples of monosyllables.
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The word 'I' is a monosyllable.
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In the English language, there are many monosyllabic words.
monosyllable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for monosyllable
- word of one syllable
- monosyllabic word
Origins of monosyllable
from Greek 'monos' meaning 'single' + 'sullabe' meaning 'syllable'
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Summary: monosyllable in Brief
A 'monosyllable' [ˌmɒnəˈsɪləbl] is a word that consists of only one syllable. Examples of monosyllables include 'cat,' 'dog,' and 'man.' The English language has many monosyllabic words.
