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hanger

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hanger

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

hanger 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, hanger is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhanger

1noun
  • One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
  • A person who attempts suicide by hanging.
  • That by which a thing is suspended.
  • A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century.
  • A steep, wooded slope.
  • A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.
1noun
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