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purveyor

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

purveyor

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

purveyor is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, purveyor is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpurveyor

1noun
  • Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.

    Example: "The merchants are the purveyors of fine selections."

  • An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.
  • A procurer; a pimp.
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