polysyllabic

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Pronunciation
/ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/
/ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/
/ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/
/ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A word having more than one syllable

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

Example Sentences
  • "Antidisestablishmentarianism" definitely qualifies as a polysyllabic word.
2 Definition

(of spoken or written language) Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.

Example Sentences
  • I have a particularly off-putting predilection for the utilization of ponderously polysyllabic linguistic constructions.