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skirmishes

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

skirmishes

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

skirmishes 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, skirmishes is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofskirmishes

1noun
  • A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
  • (by extension) Any minor dispute.
  • A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
1verb
  • To engage in a minor battle or dispute
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