əˈsɪləbɪə

Definitions

1. noun

A sequence of words or syllables that do not have a natural rhythm or cadence, often because of an imbalance in syllable count or stress.

“The poet struggled to create a lyrical effect in the asyllabia of her free verse poem.”

2. noun

A lack of rhythm or meter in speech or writing.

“The asyllabia of the politician’s speech made it hard to follow and remember.”