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trebuchet

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

trebuchet

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

trebuchet 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, trebuchet is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftrebuchet

1noun
  • A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.

    Example: "Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters, making them more powerful than most pre-modern types of catapult."

  • A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

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