2syllables
children
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
children 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, children is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchildren
1noun
- A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)
Example: "Go easy on him: he is but a child."
- (specifically) A female child, a girl.
- (with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; a son or daughter.
Example: "My youngest child is forty-three this year."
- The thirteenth Lenormand card.
- A figurative offspring, particularly:
1noun
- A child of noble birth.
- The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.