Monosyllabic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monosyllabic is an adjective meaning Consisting of one syllable.
Meaning
Consisting of one syllable.
More Meanings
- Using monosyllables, speaking in monosyllables; curt.
- A word consisting of one syllable.
Example Sentences
monosyllabic word
monosyllabic responses
Hardy is perfect. He’s physical and monosyllabic.
Word Forms
- monosyllabics
Synonyms for monosyllabic
Depending on context, synonyms include syllabic.
Antonyms for monosyllabic
Common opposites include polysyllabic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syllabic, monosyllabled, monomorphemic, single-word, monophonemic, monosyllabical.
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