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ladle

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

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ladle

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

ladle 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, ladle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofladle

1noun
  • A deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle.
  • A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.
  • The float of a mill wheel; a ladle board.
  • An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.
  • A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.
1verb
  • To pour or serve something with a ladle.

    Example: "One man ladled molten steel into the shot sleeve."

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