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handoff

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

handoff

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

handoff 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, handoff is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhandoff

1noun
  • A pass made in a backward direction.
  • The transfer of the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft enters the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft are transferred.
  • The passing of a completed project to another person or group.
  • The act of pushing an opponent away with an open hand.
  • The transfer of control to another subsystem.
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