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lightbulb

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lightbulb

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

lightbulb 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, lightbulb is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflightbulb

1noun
  • An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

    Synonyms: bulb, "glow-lamp", "incandescent lamp", "light globe"

  • (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

    Example: "a fluorescent light bulb"

  • Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

    Example: "a light bulb moment"

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