HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

harlequin

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

harlequin

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

harlequin is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, harlequin is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofharlequin

1noun
  • A pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered colorful clothes.
  • A greenish-chartreuse color.
  • A harlequin duck.
  • Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genera Taxila and Praetaxila.
1verb
  • To remove or conjure away, as if by a harlequin's trick.
  • To make sport by playing ludicrous tricks.
1adjective
  • Brightly colored, especially in a pattern like that of a harlequin clown's clothes.
  • Of a greenish-chartreuse color.
Open AI Chat