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friction

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

friction

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

friction 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, friction is hyphenated as:

Definitions offriction

1noun
  • The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
  • A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
  • Massage of the body to restore circulation.
  • Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
  • (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.
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