Polysyllable
/ˈpɑːlisɪləbl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Practice
Break down polysyllables into smaller parts to pronounce them easily. 
For 'polysyllable,' say 'poly-syll-a-ble'.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Texts
Polysyllables are more common in formal writing, such as academic papers and textbooks. 
The research paper was dense with polysyllables like 'uncharacteristically'.
Pro Tip 3/3Word Contrast
Understanding polysyllables helps differentiate similar words with varying syllable counts. 
Unlike 'happy,' 'unhappiness' is a polysyllable.