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fluctuation

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

fluctuation

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

fluctuation is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, fluctuation is hyphenated as:

Definitions offluctuation

1noun
  • A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.

    Example: "the fluctuations of the sea"

  • A wavering; unsteadiness.

    Example: "fluctuations of opinion"

  • In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.
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