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tortoiseshell

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

3 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
3syllables

tortoiseshell

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

tortoiseshell 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, tortoiseshell is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftortoiseshell

1noun
  • The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
  • The hawksbill turtle.
  • A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings.
  • Any of several butterflies, mostly of the genera Nymphalis and Aglais that have similar markings.
1adjective
  • Made of the covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
  • Having markings resembling covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.

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