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crisscross

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

crisscross

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

crisscross 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, crisscross is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcrisscross

1noun
  • A pattern of crossed lines.
  • A mark or cross, such as the signature of a person who is unable to write.
  • A kind of crossword puzzle having no clues or definitions, but only a list of words that must be fitted into the grid.
  • A child's game played on paper or on a slate, consisting of lines arranged in the form of a cross.
1verb
  • To move back and forth over (something).
  • To mark (something) with crossed lines.
1adjective
  • Marked with crossed lines.
1adverb
  • Crossing one another.
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