How Do You Spell TRISYLLABICAL?

Pronunciation: [tɹˌa͡ɪsɪlˈabɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Trisyllabical (/trɪsɪˈlæbɪkəl/) is a word that refers to a word consisting of three syllables. The spelling of the word "trisyllabical" follows the rules of English phonetics, where each letter represents a sound or a combination of sounds. The "tr" has a consonant sound, the "i" has a short vowel sound, the "s" and "y" have a consonant sound, the "l" has a consonant sound, and the "a" and "b" have short vowel sounds. The final "ical" denotes an adjective suffix, making the word a descriptive term for words with three syllables.

TRISYLLABICAL Meaning and Definition

1. Trisyllabical is an adjective used to describe a word, phrase, or utterance that consists of three syllables. It refers to the structure or composition of a linguistic unit, emphasizing the presence of three distinct vocalic elements or syllables within it.

   The term derives from the combination of two linguistic concepts: "tri-" signifies the number three, while "syllable" refers to a unit of pronunciation that consists of one or more phonemes articulated as a single uninterrupted sound and typically contains a vowel sound. Trisyllabical words or expressions are, therefore, those that contain three of these vocalic units.

   An example of a trisyllabical word could be "universe," pronounced as "yoo-nuh-vers." Here, the word is split into three distinct syllables: "yoo," "nuh," and "vers." Another example would be the phrase "elephant parade," with the three separate syllables "el-e-phant," "pa-rade."

   The concept of trisyllabical structures can be found in various languages, and it is an important aspect of phonology and phonetics, where the study of syllable composition and stress patterns is concerned. Trisyllabical words can have different stress patterns, depending on the language and its phonetic rules.

   Overall, trisyllabical is a descriptive term used in linguistics to identify and analyze language units consisting of three syllables, contributing to the understanding of phonetic structures and patterns within a given language.

2. Consisting of three syllables.

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

Common Misspellings for TRISYLLABICAL

• trisyllabic
• rrisyllabical
• frisyllabical
• grisyllabical
• yrisyllabical
• 6risyllabical
• 5risyllabical
• teisyllabical
• tdisyllabical
• tfisyllabical
• ttisyllabical
• t5isyllabical
• t4isyllabical
• trusyllabical
• trjsyllabical
• trksyllabical
• trosyllabical
• tr9syllabical
• tr8syllabical
• triayllabical

Etymology of TRISYLLABICAL

The word "trisyllabical" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "tri-" meaning "three" and "syllaba" meaning "syllable". The suffix "-ical" is added to form an adjective. Thus, "trisyllabical" describes something that consists of or relates to three syllables.