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derby

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

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

derby

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

derby 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, derby is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofderby

1noun
  • Any of several annual horse races.
  • (by extension) Any organized race.

    Example: "a donkey derby"

  • A bowler hat.
  • A local derby.
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