2syllables
backslash
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backslash 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, backslash is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbackslash
1noun
- The punctuation mark \.
- Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
1verb
- To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
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