3syllables
phalanxes
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
phalanxes 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, phalanxes is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofphalanxes
1noun
- (plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
- (historical sociology) A Fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery.
- (plural phalanxes) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
- (plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.