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watercress

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

watercress

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

watercress 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, watercress is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwatercress

1noun
  • A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
  • A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.
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