noun
- a word consisting of only one syllable
Usage: linguistics
Examples
- The word ‘cat’ is a monosyllable.
- Most monosyllables in English are easy to pronounce.
- Children often learn monosyllables first when reading.
- ‘Go’ and ‘stop’ are both monosyllables.
- The poem consisted entirely of monosyllables for dramatic effect.
- Teachers use monosyllables to help students practice phonics.