3syllables
detritus
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detritus is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, detritus is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdetritus
1noun
- (chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
- Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
- Debris or fragments of disintegrated material.
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