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gagging

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gagging

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

gagging 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, gagging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgagging

1verb
  • To experience the vomiting reflex.

    Example: "He gagged when he saw the open wound."

  • To cause to heave with nausea.
  • To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.
  • To pry or hold open by means of a gag.
  • To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.

    Example: "When the financial irregularities were discovered, the CEO gagged everyone in the accounting department."

  • To choke; to retch.
  • To deceive (someone); to con.
1noun
  • A gag motion or reflex.
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