Definition

A word that has three syllables.

Example

The word 'elephant' is a trisyllable because it has three distinct syllables.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to think of a trisyllable word for that game?

I don't think so, but it sounds challenging!

Yeah, something like 'banana' could work as a trisyllable example.

That's a good one! I’ll have to remember it next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trisyllable → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "syllable" (from Greek "syllabē", meaning a unit of speech or a spoken part). The word "trisyllable" refers to a word that has three syllables.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, and 'syllable' as a unit of speech — so a trisyllable is a word made up of three speech parts.

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