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breeches

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

breeches

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

breeches 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, breeches is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbreeches

1noun
  • (now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks.
  • The buttocks or backside.
  • The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber.
  • The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
  • A breech birth.
1noun
  • A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.
  • Trousers; pantaloons.

    Synonyms: pants, trousers

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