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hunches

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hunches

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

hunches 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, hunches is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhunches

1noun
  • A hump; a protuberance.
  • A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.

    Example: "The old man walked with a hunch."

  • A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

    Example: "I have a hunch they'll find a way to solve the problem."

  • A hunk; a lump; a thick piece.

    Example: "a hunch of bread"

  • A push or thrust, as with the elbow.

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