Heterosyllabic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heterosyllabic is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Not occurring in the same syllable.
Meaning
(linguistics) Not occurring in the same syllable.
Example Sentences
In fact, it is a question of two –heterosyllabic– consonants, whereby the neutral Italian structure could not tolerate more complicated sequences, as they would make these syllables too heavy to pronounce.
Antonyms for heterosyllabic
Common opposites include tautosyllabic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heteromorphemic, nonmonosyllabic, nonpolysyllabic, unsyllabled, heterological, non-syllabic.
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