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scented

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

scented

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

scented 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, scented is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscented

1verb
  • To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

    Example: "The hounds scented the fox in the woods."

  • To have a suspicion of.

    Example: "I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me."

  • To impart an odour to.

    Example: "Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation."

  • To have a smell.
  • To hunt animals by means of the sense of smell.
1adjective
  • Having a pleasant aroma.
  • (chiefly in combination) Having a smell of any kind.

    Example: "a plant with skunk-scented leaves"

  • Having perfume added.

    Example: "a scented soap"

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