monosyllabic
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/ˌmɑːnəsɪˈlæbɪk/
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/ˌmɒnəsɪˈlæbɪk/
adjective
R
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.
R
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.
translation
A word that is made up of just one sound or part when you say it.; When someone speaks very little and only uses short words, which can seem impolite.