adj
Meaning 1
Having few syllables.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
brachysyllabic
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˌbɹæk.i.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/
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History
Etymology
From brachy- + syllabic.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: paritavuinen — having few syllables
- German: wenigsilbig — having few syllables
- German: geringsilbig — having few syllables