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crumble

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

crumble

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crumble 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, crumble is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcrumble

1noun
  • A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

    Synonyms: crisp, crunch

    Example: "blackberry and apple crumble"

1verb
  • To fall apart; to disintegrate.

    Example: "The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light."

  • To break into crumbs.

    Example: "We crumbled some bread into the water."

  • To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

    Example: "Using your fingers, crumble the ingredients with the fingertips, lifting in an upward motion, until the mixture is sandy and resembles large breadcrumbs."

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