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pistols

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pistols

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

pistols 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, pistols is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpistols

1noun
  • A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.
  • The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
  • A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.
  • A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.
  • An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.
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