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dilapidated

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

5 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
5syllables

dilapidated

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

dilapidated is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, dilapidated is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdilapidated

1verb
  • To fall into ruin or disuse.
  • To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
  • To squander or waste.
1adjective
  • Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.
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