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vest-pocket

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "vest-pocket" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
2syllables

vest-pocket

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

vest-pocket 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, vest-pocket is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvest-pocket

1adjective
  • Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.

    Example: "She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times."

  • (by extension) Smaller than would ordinarily be expected.

    Example: "Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia."

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