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dogleg

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dogleg

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

dogleg 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, dogleg is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdogleg

1noun
  • A sharp bend in the fairway (before the hole)
  • A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.
  • A sharp bend in a canyon or ravine.
1verb
  • To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back in original direction, such as down, right, down.
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