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burrowing

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

burrowing

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

burrowing 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, burrowing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofburrowing

1verb
  • To dig a tunnel or hole
  • (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

    Example: "The young girl burrowed into the bed."

  • (with into) to investigate thoroughly

    Example: "The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."

1noun
  • The act or result of making a burrow.

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