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gnaw

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

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

gnaw

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, gnaw is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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.

Definitions ofgnaw

1verb
  • To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

    Example: "The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two."

  • To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

    Example: "Her comment gnawed at me all day and I couldn't think about anything else."

  • To corrode; to fret away; to waste.
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