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accessory

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "accessory" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
4syllables

accessory

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

accessory is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, accessory is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofaccessory

1adjective
  • Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of people and things, and, when of people, usually in a bad sense

    Example: "She was accessory to the riot."

  • Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself.
  • Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
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