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northern

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

northern

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

northern 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, northern is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofnorthern

1noun
  • An inhabitant of the northern regions.
  • The northern pike.
1adjective
  • Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north;northerly.
  • (of a wind) Blowing from the north; northerly.
  • Characteristic of the North of England (usually capitalised)

    Example: "Les Dawson was a famous northern comedian."

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