Sesquisyllabic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Characterized by such words, as Cambodian or Burmese. not-comparable

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + syllabic.

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minor syllable

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