3syllables
merited
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merited 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, merited is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmerited
1verb
- To deserve, to earn.
Example: "Her performance merited wild applause."
- To be deserving or worthy.
Example: "They were punished as they merited."
- To reward.
1adjective
- Deserved
Example: "It was a merited reward."
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