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pumpkin

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pumpkin

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

pumpkin 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, pumpkin is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpumpkin

1noun
  • A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.
  • The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.
  • The color of the fruit of the pumpkin plant.
  • Any of a number of cultivars from the genus Cucurbita; known in the US as winter squash.
  • A term of endearment for someone small and cute.
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