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goings-over

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "goings-over" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
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2syllables

goings-over

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

goings-over 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, goings-over is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgoings-over

1noun
  • An inspection, examination, review, or investigation.

    Example: "After the bankruptcy, our accounts were given a thorough going over."

  • An overhaul.
  • A severe, thorough scolding.
  • A sound thrashing, beating.

    Example: "When the mob men finally found him, they gave him a good going over that left him clinging to life."

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