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ambiguous

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

ambiguous

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

ambiguous is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, ambiguous is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofambiguous

1adjective
  • Open to multiple interpretations.

    Synonyms: equivocal

    Example: "The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."

  • Vague and unclear.

    Example: "He gave an ambiguous answer."

  • (of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
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