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goalpost

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

goalpost

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

goalpost 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, goalpost is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgoalpost

1noun
  • One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.
  • The tall Y-shaped upright, now usually of fiberglass, at either end of the playing field, through which a football must go in order for a field goal to be scored. (They were originally H-shaped, with one wooden post on either side.)
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