Which describes words that consist of more than one syllable?

Polysyllabic words are defined as words that have more than one syllable. This means that they consist of multiple syllable units, each contributing to the overall pronunciation and meaning of the word. Examples of polysyllabic words include "banana," "elephant," and "education," all of which contain two or more syllables when pronounced.

In contrast, monosyllabic words consist of only one syllable, such as "cat" or "dog." Compound words are formed by combining two independent words to create a new meaning, like "toothbrush" or "basketball," and do not necessarily indicate the number of syllables they contain. Multisyllabic words is a broader term that can also include polysyllabic words, but since the term polysyllabic is more specific and commonly used to refer to words with multiple syllables, it is the more precise choice in this context.