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metres

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

metres

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

metres 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, metres is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmetres

1verb
  • To measure with a metering device.
  • To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.
  • To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath).
1noun
  • The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39 47/127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
1noun
  • The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.
1verb
  • To put into metrical form.
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