sesquisyllabic

[US]/[ˈsɛs.kwɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk]/
[UK]/[ˈsɛs.kwɪˈsɪl.ə.bɪk]/

Translation

adj.Consisting of or containing a sesquisyllable; having three syllables.; Relating to or characteristic of sesquisyllables.

Phrases & Collocations

sesquisyllabic words

sesquisyllabic rhythm

sesquisyllabic structure

identifying sesquisyllabic

sesquisyllabic pattern

Example Sentences

the sesquisyllabic word "banana" is surprisingly common.

he struggled to remember the sesquisyllabic technical term.

the sesquisyllabic phrase felt awkward in the conversation.

analyzing sesquisyllabic words can reveal linguistic patterns.

the sesquisyllabic name was difficult to pronounce correctly.

she used a sesquisyllabic adjective to describe the scenery.

the sesquisyllabic compound word was new to the student.

he preferred shorter words over lengthy sesquisyllabic ones.

the sesquisyllabic title of the book was quite memorable.

the poet experimented with sesquisyllabic rhythms in his verse.

despite its length, the sesquisyllabic term was essential.

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