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perennial

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

perennial

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

perennial 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, perennial is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofperennial

1noun
  • A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons.
1adjective
  • Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.

    Example: "a perennial stream"

  • (of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years.
  • Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; never failing.
  • Enduring; lasting; timeless.

    Example: "His artwork has a perennial beauty."

  • Recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.

    Example: "Change is a perennial theme in politics."

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