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scavenge

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

scavenge

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

scavenge 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, scavenge is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscavenge

1verb
  • To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material
  • To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities
  • To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle
  • To feed on carrion or refuse
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