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pitfalls

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pitfalls

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

pitfalls 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, pitfalls is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpitfalls

1noun
  • A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

    Synonyms: trap

    Example: "It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself."

  • A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
  • An antipattern.

    Synonyms: antipattern, "dark pattern"

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