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buttonhole

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

buttonhole

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

buttonhole 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, buttonhole is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbuttonhole

1noun
  • A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
  • A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

    Synonyms: boutonniere

  • A small slot-like cut or incision, made for example by an accident with the scalpel.
1verb
  • To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.

    Synonyms: accost, waylay

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