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defoliate

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

4 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
4syllables

defoliate

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

defoliate 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, defoliate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdefoliate

1verb
  • To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
1adjective
  • Deprived of leaves; defoliated.
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