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gorilla

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

3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

gorilla

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

gorilla is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, gorilla is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgorilla

1noun
  • The largest of the apes, native to the forests of central Africa, and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.
  • A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.
  • A powerful person or organization; a heavyweight or behemoth.
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