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buttocks

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

buttocks

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

buttocks 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, buttocks is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbuttocks

1noun
  • (usually in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.
  • The convexity of a ship behind, under the stern.
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