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butterscotch

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

butterscotch

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

butterscotch is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, butterscotch is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbutterscotch

1noun
  • A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.
  • A sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients.
  • A light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.
1adjective
  • Of a light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.
  • Having the flavour of butterscotch.
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