Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monosyllabic
adjective
/ˌmɒ.nəʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/
Definition
Consisting of a single syllable.
Examples
- “Cat” is a monosyllabic word.
- Many children start by learning monosyllabic words.
- His replies were often monosyllabic, just ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Meaning
Monosyllabic words are words that have only one syllable, making them short and often straightforward in pronunciation.
Synonyms
- one-syllable
- single-syllable
