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dentistry

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dentistry

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

dentistry 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, dentistry is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdentistry

1noun
  • The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
  • Operations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities and placing crowns and bridges.
  • A dental surgery, an operation on the teeth.
  • A place where dental operations are performed. (Not as common as "dentist's office". Compare surgery.)
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