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gnawing

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gnawing

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

gnawing 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, gnawing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgnawing

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.
1noun
  • The process by which something is gnawed.

    Example: "the gnawings of mice"

  • A sensation of being gnawed.
1adjective
  • (of pain or hunger) severe or intense

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