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beleaguered

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

beleaguered

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beleaguered is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, beleaguered is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbeleaguered

1verb
  • To besiege; to surround with troops.
  • To vex, harass, or beset.
  • To exhaust.
1adjective
  • Besieged; surrounded by enemy troops.

    Example: "a beleaguered stronghold"

  • Beset by trouble or difficulty.

    Example: "a beleaguered ego"

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