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hurdy-gurdy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "hurdy-gurdy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

hurdy-gurdy

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

hurdy-gurdy 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, hurdy-gurdy is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhurdy-gurdy

1noun
  • A stringed instrument that produces a droning sound by turning a handle that connects to a wheel that rubs against a rosined string, with a keyboard also used to alter the pitch of the string.
  • (California) A water wheel with radial buckets, driven by the impact of a jet.
  • A winch, a windlass.
1adjective
  • Sounding like the Swedish language.
1noun
  • A type of mechanically-played barrel organ designed to be played in the street.
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