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quincunxes

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

quincunxes

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

quincunxes 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, quincunxes is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofquincunxes

1noun
  • An arrangement of five units in a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
  • An angle of five-twelfths of a circle, or 150°, between two objects.
  • A Galton board.
  • A bronze coin minted during the Roman Republic, valued at five-twelfths of an as.
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