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discordant

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

discordant

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

discordant 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, discordant is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdiscordant

1adjective
  • Not in harmony or accord
  • Harsh or dissonant-sounding
  • (public health) serodiscordant
  • Of a differing type of rock cutting across a formation

    Example: "Dikes may be discordant to country rock if they intrude at a high angle to the bedding."

  • Of opposite sign
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