trisonant

/traɪˈsɒnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having three consonants together in a word.

“The poet was known for her use of trisonant words in her poetry, which added to the musical quality of her verse.”

2. noun

A word that has three consonants together.

“The linguist studied the trisonant words in the ancient language, trying to understand their significance.”

Synonyms

  • consonantal
  • triconsonantal

Antonyms

  • monosyllabic
  • monosyllable