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deke

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

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

deke

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, deke is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofdeke

1noun
  • A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
  • As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
  • A quick detour.
1verb
  • To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
  • To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
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