disyllable in English
- disyllable⇄disyllable, noun. dissyllable.
disyllable in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
disyllable in Marathi मराठी
disyllable
Part of Speech
noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/
Definitions
- A word or metrical foot consisting of two syllables.
- A linguistic unit made up of two syllables.
Usage Examples
- The word 'mother' is a disyllable.
- Poets often use disyllables to maintain rhythm in verses.
Etymology
From Late Latin disyllabus, derived from Greek disyllabos, meaning 'having two syllables' (di- 'two' + syllabē 'syllable').
Synonyms
- bisyllable
- two-syllable word
Antonyms
- monosyllable
- polysyllable
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | bisílaba | /biˈsilaba/ |
| French | disyllabe | /disilab/ |
| German | Zweisilbe | /ˈtsvaɪˌzɪlbə/ |
| Russian | двусложное слово | /dvʊˈsloʐnəjə ˈslovo/ |
| Hindi | द्विस्वर | /dvisvar/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 双音节词 | /shuāng yīn jié cí/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɪsɪləbəl/
- American English: /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/
Historical Usage
First attested in English in the late 16th century, often used in phonetics and poetry.
Cultural Nuances
Languages with fixed stress patterns often rely on disyllables to create rhythmic effects in poetry and songs.
More Information
Disyllables are fundamental in many languages, especially those with regular stress patterns or tonal distinctions.