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scrupulous

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

scrupulous

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

scrupulous 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, scrupulous is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscrupulous

1adjective
  • Exactly and carefully conducted.

    Example: "He is scrupulous in his finances."

  • Having scruples or compunctions.

    Example: "He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company."

  • Precise; exact or strict
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