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emptying

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

emptying

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

emptying is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, emptying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofemptying

1noun
  • The sediment of beer, cider, etc.
  • A type of yeast obtained from the remains of the brewing process.
1verb
  • To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.

    Example: "The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film."

  • Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.

    Example: "Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River."

1noun
  • The act by which something is emptied.

    Example: "The bucket under the leaky roof needs frequent emptyings."

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