Monosyllable

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊˈnoʊziˈɛɫˈɛɫəbəl/

Monosyllable (noun)

  1. A word that has only one spoken sound unit when you say it.

Examples

  • The word is a one-sound word in this sentence.
  • A one-sound word is easier to pronounce for beginners.

Monosyllable (adjective)

  1. Describing a word that is pronounced with only one sound unit.

Examples

  • He used a one-sound form in his answer.
  • This one-sound form fits the rhythm of the song.