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checkered

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “checkered” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

checkered

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checkered 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, checkered is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcheckered

1verb
  • To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
  • To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
1adjective
  • Divided into squares, or into light and dark patches.

    Example: "That is a checkered tablecloth."

  • Changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty.

    Example: "I have a checkered past."

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