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rottener

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

rottener

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

rottener 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, rottener is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrottener

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."

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