How Do You Spell POLYSYLLABICAL?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪsɪlˈabɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Polysyllabical is a word that consists of four syllables. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌpɒliˌsɪlˈæbɪkəl/. The first syllable "poli" is pronounced as /ˈpɒli/ and the stress is on the first syllable. The second syllable is "sil" and it is pronounced as /sɪl/. The third syllable "la" is pronounced as /ˈlæ/. The fourth and final syllable "bi" is pronounced as /kəl/. This word is commonly used to describe words or languages that have many syllables.

POLYSYLLABICAL Meaning and Definition

1. Polysyllabical is an adjective that describes a word or term consisting of multiple syllables. It pertains to a linguistic phenomenon wherein a word contains more than one syllable. The term derives from the combination of two Greek words: "poly," meaning many, and "syllable," referring to a single unit of pronunciation containing a vowel sound.

   Polysyllabical words demonstrate complexity and often require multiple articulatory movements of the vocal apparatus to pronounce them properly. They typically consist of two or more vowel sounds, each of which is pronounced separately during speech. Examples of polysyllabical words include "elephant," with its three syllables: el-e-phant, and "communication," with its five syllables: com-mu-ni-ca-tion.

   When analyzing language, particularly in the fields of linguistics and phonetics, it is essential to classify words based on their syllable structure. Polysyllabical words often express more intricate concepts and can be more difficult to articulate accurately. Therefore, they may require additional attention and expertise to comprehend and pronounce correctly.

   Polysyllabical words are prevalent in various languages, reflecting the rich diversity and intricate nature of vocabulary. Understanding their construction and pronunciation enhances one's linguistic capabilities, and it is vital when learning new languages or studying the intricacies of phonetics and phonology.

2. Pert. to or consisting of many syllables, or of more than three.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for POLYSYLLABICAL

• oolysyllabical
• lolysyllabical
• -olysyllabical
• 0olysyllabical
• pilysyllabical
• pklysyllabical
• pllysyllabical
• pplysyllabical
• p0lysyllabical
• p9lysyllabical
• pokysyllabical
• popysyllabical
• pooysyllabical
• poltsyllabical
• polgsyllabical
• polhsyllabical
• polusyllabical
• pol7syllabical
• pol6syllabical
• polyayllabical

Etymology of POLYSYLLABICAL

The word "polysyllabical" is derived from three different roots: "poly-", "syllable", and "-ical".

1. "Poly-" is a prefix of Greek origin that means "many". It is used in English to indicate multiplication or repetition.

2. "Syllable" comes from the Latin word "syllaba" which means "a part of a word pronounced together". It refers to a single unit of sound in a word, typically consisting of one or more vowels sound and any consonant sounds that follow it.

3. "-ical" is a suffix in English denoting 'related to' or 'characteristic of'. It is derived from the Latin suffix "-icus", also meaning 'related to' or 'pertaining to'.