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vermilion

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

vermilion

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vermilion 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, vermilion is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvermilion

1noun
  • A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.
  • A bright orange-red colour.
  • A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.
  • The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face.
  • The kermes or cochineal insect.
  • The cochineal dye made from this insect.
1verb
  • To color or paint vermilion.
1adjective
  • Having a brilliant red colour.
  • Having the color of the vermilion dye.

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