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- US Pronunciation
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- [hep-tuh-sil-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhɛp təˌsɪl ə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hep-tuh-sil-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhɛp təˌsɪl ə bəl/
Definition of heptasyllable word
- noun heptasyllable a word or line of verse of seven syllables. 1
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Origin of heptasyllable
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; hepta- + syllable
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Parts of speech for Heptasyllable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heptasyllable 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 67% 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.
heptasyllable usage trend in Literature
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