többszótagú

többszótagú is a Hungarian adjective meaning polysyllabic. It is used to describe words that consist of more than one syllable. In Hungarian linguistics, syllable count is a fundamental characteristic of words and plays a role in phonology, morphology, and prosody.

Words in Hungarian are generally formed by combining roots, prefixes, suffixes, and sometimes compounding. The number of syllables in a word is determined by the sequence of vowels and consonants. For instance, the word "magyar" (Hungarian) is bisyllabic (ma-gyar), while "egyetem" (university) is trisyllabic (e-gye-tem).

The concept of polysyllabicity is relevant when discussing phenomena such as vowel harmony, consonant assimilation, and stress placement in Hungarian. For example, the rules for vowel harmony can apply differently to words based on their syllable structure and the types of vowels they contain. Similarly, the stress in Hungarian typically falls on the first syllable of a word, but certain suffixes can influence this.

Understanding the polysyllabic nature of Hungarian words is crucial for language learners as it impacts pronunciation, rhythm, and the overall flow of speech. The term többszótagú is a direct linguistic descriptor for this common word property.