How to Pronounce "polysyllabic"
word
ˌpɑˌɫisɪˈɫæbɪk
pah-lee-si-LAB-ik
pˌɒlɪsɪlˈæbɪk
pol-i-si-LAB-ik
Definition
Describing a word with more than one syllable; usually referring to words with three or more syllables.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɑˌɫisɪˈɫæbɪk
British English
pˌɒlɪsɪlˈæbɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-lee-si-LAB-ik
UK
pol-i-si-LAB-ik
Listen in Context
'Beautiful' is a polysyllabic word.
He prefers to use polysyllabic words when he writes.
The teacher explained what polysyllabic means.
Kids sometimes struggle with polysyllabic words when learning to read.