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gerbil

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gerbil

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

gerbil 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, gerbil is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgerbil

1noun
  • One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus and certain other genera in subfamily Gerbillinae, with leaping powers resembling the jerboa, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.
1verb
  • To rotate inside a monowheel or similar apparatus due to sudden acceleration or braking.
  • To insert a small animal into one's rectum (a sexual practice in urban myth).
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