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balsam

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “balsam” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

balsam

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

balsam 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, balsam is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbalsam

1noun
  • A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
  • A plant or tree yielding such substance.
  • A soothing ointment.
  • Something soothing.

    Example: "Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows"

  • A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
  • The balsam family of flowering plants (Balsaminaceae), which includes Impatiens and Hydrocera.
  • A balsam fir Abies balsamea.
  • Canada balsam, a turpentine obtained from the resin of balsam fir.
1verb
  • To treat or anoint with balsam.

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