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harpsichord

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

harpsichord

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harpsichord 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, harpsichord is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofharpsichord

1noun
  • A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. Harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.
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