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Polysyllabic

usgb/ˌpɑːlisɪˈlæbɪk/Volume
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Pay attention to stress patterns in polysyllabic words which affect pronunciation and meaning. SlideIn 'polysyllabic,' the stress is on the third syllable: po-ly-SYL-labic.
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Accent VariationPlay
Different accents may influence how polysyllabic words are pronounced, so listen to varied sources. SlideAmericans might pronounce 'polysyllabic' slightly differently than Britons.
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Practicing polysyllabic words can improve reading fluency and comprehension in English. SlideShe practiced reading polysyllabic words to become more fluent.