2syllables
mother-of-pearl
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mother-of-pearl 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, mother-of-pearl is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmother-of-pearl
1noun
- The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre.
- A butterfly of the genus Salamis.
1adjective
- Made from or looking like mother-of-pearl; iridescent or pearly.
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