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catalyst

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

catalyst

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

catalyst 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, catalyst is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcatalyst

1noun
  • A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
  • Someone or something that encourages progress or change.

    Example: "Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace."

  • An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
  • A catalytic converter.
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