🔠monosyllable

noun
/ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

Meaning

A word consisting of only one syllable.

Example Sentences

Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.

Synonyms

single-syllable word, short word

Antonyms

polysyllable, long word

Collocations

speak in monosyllables, monosyllable words, answer in monosyllables

Related Vocabularies

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