Disyllable

/dɪˈsɪləbəl/ noun

Definition

A word consisting of two syllables.

Etymology

From Late Latin disyllabum, from Greek dis- (two) + syllabe (syllable). This is the noun form, while disyllabic is the adjective form.

Kelly Says

Simple disyllables like 'table,' 'happy,' and 'water' are among the first words children learn—they have a natural rhythm that makes them easy to pronounce. Linguists notice that languages tend to favor disyllable words in their core vocabulary.

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