monosyllabic
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/ˌmɑːnəsɪˈlæbɪk/
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/ˌmɒnəsɪˈlæbɪk/
A word that is made up of just one sound or part when you say it.
The word 'cat' is an example of a monosyllabic word.
「cat」という言葉は単音節の言葉の例です。
When someone speaks very little and only uses short words, which can seem impolite.
He became more and more monosyllabic as the conversation went on, making it clear he wasn't interested.
会話が進むにつれて、彼はますます単音節になり、興味がないと明白に示しました。