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jaywalk

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

jaywalk

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

jaywalk 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, jaywalk is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofjaywalk

1verb
  • To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk.
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