Hyphenation of scatter

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word scatter? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

scat-ter

Definitions of scatter:

1.	A haphazard distribution in all directions
2.	The act of scattering
3.	To cause to separate and go in different directions She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
4.	Move away from each other The crowds dispersed The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
5.	Distribute loosely He scattered gun powder under the wagon
6.	Sow by scattering Scatter seeds
7.	Cause to separate Break up kidney stones Disperse particles
8.	Strew or distribute over an area He spread fertilizer over the lawn Scatter cards across the table

Synonyms of scatter:

noun	spread, distribution, dispersion
noun	scattering, strewing, spread, spreading
verb	disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, separate, divide
verb	disperse, dissipate, spread out, separate, part, split
verb	sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse, discharge
verb	sow, sough, seed
verb	break up, disperse, change integrity
verb	spread, spread out, circulate, pass around, pass on, distribute

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.