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handful

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

handful

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

handful 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, handful is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhandful

1noun
  • The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
  • A hand's breadth; four inches.
  • A small number, usually approximately five.
  • A group or number of things; a bunch.
  • Something which can only be managed with difficulty.

    Example: "Those twins are a real handful to look after."

  • A five-year prison sentence.

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