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scalene

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

scalene

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scalene 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, scalene is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscalene

1noun
  • Any of several muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs.

    Synonyms: scalenus

    Example: "anterior scalene"

  • A scalene triangle.
1adjective
  • (of a triangle) Having sides unequal in length.

    Example: "scalene triangle"

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