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scarifies

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

scarifies

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

scarifies 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, scarifies is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscarifies

1verb
  • To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
  • To make scratches or cuts on.

    Example: "A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster."

  • To harrow the feelings.
  • To scar.
  • Denude, or lay waste to.
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