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rotten

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

rotten

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

rotten 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, rotten is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrotten

1adjective
  • Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.

    Example: "If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."

  • In a state of decay.

    Example: "His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten."

  • Cruel, mean or immoral.

    Example: "That man is a rotten father."

  • Bad or terrible.

    Example: "It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today."

1adverb
  • To an extreme degree.

    Example: "That kid is spoilt rotten."

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