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sixpences

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

sixpences

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sixpences 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, sixpences is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsixpences

1noun
  • The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

    Example: "Finest apples, sixpence each."

  • A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.

    Example: "Have you got two sixpences for a shilling?"

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