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sputum

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

sputum

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

sputum 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, sputum is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsputum

1noun
  • Matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth, composed of saliva and discharges from the respiratory passages such as mucus, phlegm or pus.
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