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scatter

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “scatter” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

scatter

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

scatter 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, scatter is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscatter

1noun
  • The act of scattering or dispersing.
  • A collection of dispersed objects.
1verb
  • To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

    Example: "The crowd scattered in terror."

  • To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.

    Example: "Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."

  • To deflect (radiation or particles).
  • To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
  • To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.

    Example: "to scatter hopes or plans"

  • To be dispersed upon.

    Example: "Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."

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