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sou'wester

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2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

sou'wester

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

sou'wester 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, sou'wester is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsou'wester

1noun
  • A waterproof hat with a long brim at the back, covering the neck.
1noun
  • A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
  • (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
  • (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.
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