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monosyllable

/ˌmɒnəˈsɪləbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does monosyllable mean?

noun

A word that has only one syllable. A monosyllable is a word that consists of a single syllable, such as 'run', 'dog', or 'house'.

Example

"The poet's use of monosyllables created a sense of rhythm and flow in the poem."

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