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obstruent

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

obstruent

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

obstruent 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, obstruent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofobstruent

1noun
  • A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative or affricate.
  • Anything that obstructs, especially in the passages of the body.
1adjective
  • Causing obstruction; blocking up.

    Synonyms: hindering

    Example: "an obstruent medicine"

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