Definition

A word that has two separate sounds or beats, known as syllables.

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable because it has two syllables: 'hap' and 'py'.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term disyllable?

Yeah, it refers to words that have two syllables, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how many common words are disyllable.

For sure! I didn't realize it until I started paying attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disyllable → It is formed from "di-" (from Greek "dis", meaning two) and "syllable" (from Greek "syllabē", meaning a unit of speech). The word "disyllable" refers to a word that consists of two syllables.

Memory Tip

Think of 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'syllable' as a unit of speech — so a disyllable is a word made up of two speech units.

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