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beckon

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

beckon

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

beckon 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, beckon is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbeckon

1noun
  • A sign made without words; a beck.
  • A children's game similar to hide and seek in which children who have been "caught" may escape if they see another hider beckon to them.
1verb
  • To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
  • To seem attractive and inviting
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