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asphalt

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

asphalt

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

asphalt is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, asphalt is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofasphalt

1noun
  • A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
  • Asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.
1verb
  • To pave with asphalt.
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