triseme

/ˈtraɪsiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A word that has three syllables.

“The professor explained the concept of triseme in linguistics class.”

2. noun

A word that is pronounced with three distinct syllables.

“The dictionary listed ‘communicate’ as a triseme.”

Synonyms

  • disyllable
  • polysyllabic

Antonyms

  • monosyllabic
  • unisyllable