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pettifogger

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4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

pettifogger

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

pettifogger is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, pettifogger is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpettifogger

1noun
  • Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
  • An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

    Synonyms: shyster

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