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popinjays

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

popinjays

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

popinjays 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, popinjays is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpopinjays

1noun
  • (now obsolete outside heraldry) A parrot.
  • A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
  • A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
  • A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
  • The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
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