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backcross

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

backcross

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

backcross 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, backcross is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackcross

1noun
  • A throw where the object is caught and then thrown from behind the back.
1noun
  • The act of crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.
  • An organism produced by such a crossing.
1verb
  • To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.
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