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hiking

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hiking

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

hiking 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, hiking is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhiking

1verb
  • To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

    Example: "Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow."

  • To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
  • To snap the ball to start a play.
  • To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
  • To pull up or tug upwards sharply.

    Example: "She hiked her skirt up."

1noun
  • Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.
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