Hexasyllable

/ˌhɛksəˈsɪləbəl/ noun

Definition

A word or metrical unit consisting of six syllables.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and 'syllable' (unit of pronunciation). Classical and modern linguistic terminology.

Kelly Says

Some languages naturally create hexasyllables—'enthusiasm' is one in English, but French and Spanish speakers encounter them much more often in everyday conversation!

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