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headgear

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

headgear

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

headgear 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, headgear is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofheadgear

1noun
  • Anything worn on the head, such as a helmet.
  • The harness that fits on a horse's head.
  • The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.
  • The rigging on the foresail
  • A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

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