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haunches

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

haunches

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

haunches 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, haunches is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhaunches

1noun
  • The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
  • The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  • A squat vertical support structure.
  • A jerked underhand throw.

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