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pillow

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pillow

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

pillow 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, pillow is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpillow

1noun
  • A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.
  • A pillow lava.
  • A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block.
  • A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.
  • The socket of a pivot.
  • A kind of plain, coarse fustian.
1verb
  • To rest as on a pillow.
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