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percolate

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

percolate

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percolate 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, percolate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpercolate

1noun
  • A liquid that has been percolated.
1verb
  • To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
  • To drain or seep through a porous substance.

    Example: "Water percolates through sand."

  • To make (coffee) in a percolator.

    Example: "I'll percolate some coffee."

  • To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.

    Example: "Reports on the pitiful state of many prisons have finally percolated through to the Home Office, which has promised to look into the situation."

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