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alleys

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

alleys

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

alleys 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, alleys is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofalleys

1noun
  • A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.

    Synonyms: alleyway

    Example: "The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley."

  • The area between the outfielders.

    Synonyms: gap

    Example: "He hit one deep into the alley."

  • An establishment where bowling is played.

    Synonyms: "bowling alley"

  • An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.

    Synonyms: lane

  • The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
  • A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.
  • A passageway between rows of pews in a church.
  • (perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.
  • The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.
1noun
  • A glass marble or taw.

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