2syllables
bitter-sweet
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
bitter-sweet 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, bitter-sweet is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbitter-sweet
1adjective
- Both bitter and sweet.
- Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
Example: "The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."
- Of bittersweet color.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.