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peristome

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

peristome

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

peristome 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, peristome is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofperistome

1noun
  • One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses.
  • The parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates.
  • The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell.

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