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cross-country

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "cross-country" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
2syllables

cross-country

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

cross-country 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, cross-country is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcross-country

1noun
  • A running sport popular in US high schools, colleges, etc. where participants race over varying terrain (e.g. golf courses, roads, etc.) in approximately 5- to 10-kilometre races. Abbreviated XC.
  • A phase of the equestrian sport of three day eventing, which the horse and rider travel over varied terrain and jump natural obstacles.
  • Flight between two points or aerodromes using navigational techniques.
1adjective
  • From one side of a country to the other.
  • Across countryside.
  • Relating to cross country racing.
  • (of data or research) Across countries.
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