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hounding

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hounding

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

hounding 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, hounding is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhounding

1verb
  • To persistently harass.

    Example: "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

  • To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
1noun
  • Pursuit, especially when persistent or relentless.
  • The part of a mast below the hounds and above the deck.
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