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oilcloth

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

oilcloth

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

oilcloth 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, oilcloth is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoilcloth

1noun
  • A fabric or cloth treated on one side with a waterproof covering, especially one made from linseed oil etc.; used for flooring, tablecloths, kitchen shelves and sometimes furniture covering.

    Example: "cloth treated with oil or paint, and used for marking garments, covering floors, etc. - Webster, 1913"

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