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buzzard

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

buzzard

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

buzzard 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, buzzard is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbuzzard

1noun
  • Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
  • Any scavenging bird such as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) or the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).
  • (often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.
  • A blockhead; a dunce.
1noun
  • A score of two over par (for one hole)

    Synonyms: buzzard

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