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disyllable

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun disyllable has 1 sense
  1. disyllable, dissyllable - a word having two syllables
    --1 is a kind of word

Definitions from the Web

Term: Disyllable

Description:

A disyllable is a word or a combination of two syllables. It refers to a term consisting of two parts that are pronounced separately or as two separate units within a word.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The word "butterfly" is a disyllable since it has two distinct syllables: "but-ter-fly".

2. "Waterfall" is another example of a disyllable since it can be divided into two syllables: "wa-ter-fall".

Adjective:

1. In the English language, many disyllable words are commonly used in everyday conversations.

2. A strong emphasis on disyllable words can greatly improve the rhythm and flow of a poem.

Verb:

1. He struggled to disyllabize the longer words into smaller units to improve his pronunciation.

2. The teacher challenged the students to disyllabify a list of given words.

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