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equator

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

equator

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

equator 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, equator is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofequator

1noun
  • (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
  • A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
  • The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.

    Example: "Slice the onion through the equator."

  • The celestial equator.
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