noun
- words that have exactly two syllables
Usage: linguistics; plural form
Examples
- The teacher asked students to identify dissyllables in the poem.
- Common dissyllables include ‘happy,’ ‘table,’ and ‘water.’
- Poetry often uses dissyllables to create rhythm.
- Children learn to clap out dissyllables when studying syllables.
- The word ‘pencil’ is one of many dissyllables in English.
- Dissyllables are easier for young readers than longer words.