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ailing

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ailing

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

ailing 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, ailing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofailing

1verb
  • To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)

    Example: "Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you."

  • To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.
1noun
  • An ailment.
1adjective
  • Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

    Example: "She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out."

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