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percussion

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

percussion

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

percussion 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, percussion is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpercussion

1noun
  • The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.
  • The sound so produced.
  • The detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm.
  • The tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis.
  • The section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits.
  • The repeated striking of an object to break or shape it, as in percussion drilling.
  • The outer side of the hand.
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