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combust

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

2 syllables

7 characters

English (US)

2syllables

combust

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combust 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, combust is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcombust

1noun

That which undergoes burning.

1verb

To burn; to catch fire.
To erupt with enthusiasm or boisterousness.

1adjective

Burnt.
In close conjunction with the sun (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

combs combure comburendo comburent comburgess comburimeter comburimetry comburivorous

combust(current)

After

combusted combustibilities combustibility combustible combustibleness combustibles combustibly combusting

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