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pebble

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pebble

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

pebble 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, pebble is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpebble

1noun
  • A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
  • A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
  • A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.
  • Transparent and colourless rock crystal.

    Example: "Brazilian pebble"

  • A form of slow-burning gunpowder in large cubical grains.

    Synonyms: "cube powder", "prismatic powder"

1verb
  • To pave with pebbles.
  • To deposit water droplets on the ice.

    Example: "to pebble the ice between games"

  • To give (leather) a rough appearance with small rounded prominences.
  • To place a pebble at (a vertex of a graph) according to certain rules; see pebble game.
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