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polysyllabic

/ˌpɒliˈsɪlæbɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does polysyllabic mean?

adjective

Having many syllables; consisting of many syllables. Used to describe words that have a large number of syllables.

Example

"The polysyllabic words in the dictionary were a challenge to pronounce for the beginner."

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