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matchstick

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

matchstick

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

matchstick 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, matchstick is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmatchstick

1noun
  • A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.

    Example: "The end of the matchstick is dipped in a sulfurous compound to turn it into a complete match."

  • (chiefly in the plural) Any similarly small and thin piece.

    Example: "The explosion blew the powder shed to matchsticks."

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