pentasyllabic

/ˌpɛn.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/

UK: /ˌpɛn.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/

pɛn · tə · SꞮLÆB · ɪk (4 syllables)

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Definition

Having five syllables.

Etymology

Late Latin pentasyllabos + English -ic

Example Sentences

  • "‘Pentasyllabic’ is a pentasyllabic word."
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