3syllables
herringbone
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herringbone 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, herringbone is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofherringbone
1noun
- A bone of a herring
- A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
- A method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
- Twilled fabric woven in rows of parallel sloping lines
1verb
- To stitch in a herringbone pattern.
- To climb a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
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