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circumcision

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

circumcision

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

circumcision is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, circumcision is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcircumcision

1noun
  • The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
  • The surgical removal of the clitoral hood of the clitoris; female circumcision.
  • (sometimes proscribed) The surgical removal of the clitoris; clitoridectomy, usually referred to as female genital mutilation
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