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pelicans

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

pelicans

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

pelicans 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, pelicans is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpelicans

1noun
  • Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.
  • A native or resident of the American state of Louisiana.
  • A retort or still having a curved tube or tubes leading back from the head to the body for continuous condensation and redistillation.
  • A set of forceps used to force overcrowded teeth apart.
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