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pestilent

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pestilent

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

pestilent is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, pestilent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpestilent

1adjective
  • Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
  • Annoying.
  • Harmful to morals or public order.
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