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receptacle

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

4 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
4syllables

receptacle

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

receptacle is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, receptacle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofreceptacle

1noun
  • A container.
  • The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
  • A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
  • An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
  • A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
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