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- [pen-tuh-sil-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɛn təˌsɪl ə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pen-tuh-sil-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɛn təˌsɪl ə bəl/
Definition of pentasyllable word
- noun pentasyllable a word or line of verse of five syllables. 1
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Origin of pentasyllable
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; penta- + syllable
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Parts of speech for Pentasyllable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pentasyllable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pentasyllable usage trend in Literature
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