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ferried

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ferried

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

ferried 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, ferried is hyphenated as:

Definitions offerried

1verb
  • To carry; transport; convey.

    Example: "Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety."

  • To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.

    Example: "Being a good waiter takes more than the ability to ferry plates of food around a restaurant."

  • To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
  • To pass over water in a boat or by ferry.
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