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scuttlebutt

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

scuttlebutt

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

scuttlebutt 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, scuttlebutt is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscuttlebutt

1noun
  • A butt with a scuttle, a keg of drinking water with a hole cut in it, on board ship.
  • Gossip, rumour, idle chatter.
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