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lesbian

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lesbian

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

lesbian 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, lesbian is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflesbian

1noun
  • A homosexual woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.
  • A homosexual female animal.
1adjective
  • (of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring mostly or exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

    Example: "She is lesbian."

  • (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

    Example: "a lesbian relationship / marriage / kiss"

  • (especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.

    Example: "We're going to a lesbian bar tonight."

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