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coddle

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

coddle

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

coddle 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, coddle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcoddle

1noun
  • An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.
  • An effeminate person.
1verb
  • To treat gently or with great care.
  • To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
  • To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.
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