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vaseline

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

vaseline

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

vaseline 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, vaseline is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvaseline

1noun
  • Petroleum jelly.
  • Any particular kind of petroleum jelly or of any similar lubricant.
  • A greenish-yellow coloured glass, or the colouring used in the manufacture of this glass.
1verb
  • To lubricate with vaseline.

    Example: "Even at this late date, vaselining will preserve the best of these leathers."

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