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backheel

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

backheel

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

backheel 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, backheel is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackheel

1noun
  • A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.
  • A method of tripping or throwing by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back.
1verb
  • To perform such a kick.
  • To perform such a trip or throw.
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