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pettier

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

3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

pettier

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

pettier 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, pettier is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpettier

1adjective
  • Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
  • Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.

    Example: "a petty fault"

  • Narrow-minded, small-minded.
  • Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

    Example: "That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."

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