Word of the Day – Disyllabic

Disyllabic (adj)

dai-sil-ab-ik

Consisting of two syllables. Or (as in bird song or a siren) created by two distinct notes.

Mid 17th century from French dissyllabique, via Latin from Greek disullabos ‘of two syllables’.

Example sentences

“The disyllabic sirens disappeared into the night.”