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hugging

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hugging

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

hugging 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, hugging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhugging

1verb
  • To crouch; huddle as with cold.
  • To cling closely together.
  • To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

    Example: "Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."

  • To stay close to (the shore etc.)
  • To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
1noun
  • The act of giving a hug.

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