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engraving

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

engraving

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

engraving 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, engraving is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofengraving

1verb
  • To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

    Example: "He engraved the plaque with his name."

  • To carve (something) into a material.

    Example: "He engraved his name."

1verb
  • To put in a grave, to bury.
1noun
  • The practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface, by cutting grooves into it.
  • The art of producing an image from an engraved printing form, typically made of copper.
  • A print produced from an engraving.
  • The art of drawing music notation at high quality, particularly on a computer.
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