intersyllabic

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English

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Etymology

inter- +‎ syllabic

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɪntɚsəˈlæbək/, /ˌɪnɚsəˈlæbək/, /ˌɪntɚsəˈlæbɪk/

Adjective

intersyllabic (not comparable)

  1. Between syllables.
    • 1854, Alexander Cunningham, Ladak, Physical, Statistical and Historical:
      The semicolon is formed by joining the intersyllabic point Tsheg to the single punctuation mark Shad, from which it receives its name of Tsheg-Shad.