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fathoming

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

fathoming

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

fathoming 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, fathoming is hyphenated as:

Definitions offathoming

1verb
  • To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
  • To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
  • To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

    Synonyms: "fathom out", "figure out", "puzzle out", "work out"

    Example: "I can't for the life of me fathom what this means."

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