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double-edged

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "double-edged" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

12 characters

English (US)

2syllables

double-edged

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double-edged 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, double-edged is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdouble-edged

1adjective

Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.
Example: "Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much."

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

double-ditched double-dodge double-dome double-doored double-dotted double-duty double-dye double-dyed

double-edged(current)

After

double-ended double-ender double-engined double-eyed double-face double-faced double-facedly double-facedness

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