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turnbuckle

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

turnbuckle

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

turnbuckle 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, turnbuckle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofturnbuckle

1noun
  • A coupling device consisting of two eyelets or other connection points connected in screw threads. The joint in between can be turned to shorten or lengthen the device with mechanical advantage provided by the screw threads.
  • A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)
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