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shibboleth

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

shibboleth

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

shibboleth 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, shibboleth is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshibboleth

1noun
  • A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
  • A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

    Synonyms: platitude, slogan, truism

    Example: "It's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person."

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