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inquest

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

inquest

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

inquest 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, inquest is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofinquest

1noun
  • A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
  • An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
  • The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
  • Enquiry; quest; search
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