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cistern

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “cistern” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

cistern

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

cistern 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, cistern is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcistern

1noun
  • A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
  • In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
  • A cisterna.
  • The vessel surrounding the condenser in a steam engine.

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