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mitten

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mitten

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

mitten 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, mitten is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmitten

1noun
  • A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.
  • A cat's or dog's paw that is a different colour from the main body.

    Synonyms: sock

  • (as "the mitten") A romantic rejection; dismissal of a lover.

    Example: "to give someone the mitten; to get the mitten"

1verb
  • To dress in mittens; to put a mitten on.

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