3syllables
hardscrabble
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hardscrabble 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, hardscrabble is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhardscrabble
1adjective
- Of land: taking a lot of work to farm, and even then not very productive.
- Involving hard work and struggle.
Example: "He leads a hardscrabble existence."
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