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scallops

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

scallops

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

scallops 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, scallops is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscallops

1noun
  • Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.
  • One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell.
  • A fillet of meat, escalope.
  • A form of fried potato.
  • A dish shaped like a scallop shell.
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