Polysyllabic

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːˌliːsɪˈlæbɪk/

Polysyllabic (adjective)

  1. Having more than one syllable.
  2. Describing words that are long and complex.

Examples

  • The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic.
  • Children often find polysyllabic words challenging to pronounce.

Common collocations: polysyllabic word, pronounce polysyllabic, polysyllabic expression, use polysyllabic