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guarding

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

guarding

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

guarding 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, guarding is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofguarding

1verb
  • To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
  • To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

    Example: "Guard the prisoner."

  • To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.

    Example: "Careful people guard against mistakes."

  • To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
  • To fasten by binding; to gird.
1noun
  • Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.
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