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embolism

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

embolism

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

embolism 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, embolism is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofembolism

1noun
  • An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
  • The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year.
  • An intercalated prayer for deliverance from evil coming after the Lord's Prayer.
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