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ergots

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ergots

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

ergots 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, ergots is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofergots

1noun
  • Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
  • The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.
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