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kettledrum

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

kettledrum

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

kettledrum 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, kettledrum is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofkettledrum

1noun
  • A large hemispherical brass percussion instrument (one of the timpani) with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension.
  • An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.
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