syllab- root words — words with the syllab- root

The root syllab- comes from Greek syllabe, meaning syllable. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including monosyllable, monosyllabic, polysyllabic, polysyllable, polysyllables. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the syllab- root

Explore words with syllab- — words containing the syllab- root and sharing its sense of "syllable". Examples include monosyllable, monosyllabic, polysyllabic, polysyllable, polysyllables. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does syllab- mean?

The syllab- root means syllable, from Greek syllabe. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.