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hankering

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

hankering

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hankering 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, hankering is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhankering

1verb
  • To crave, want or desire.

    Example: "If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe."

1noun
  • (often followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
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