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ersatz

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ersatz

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ersatz 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, ersatz is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofersatz

1noun
  • Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

    Synonyms: imitation, "knock off"

1adjective
  • Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality

    Synonyms: artificial, faux, gingerbread, imitation, "knock off"

    Example: "Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee."

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