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jockeying

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

jockeying

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

jockeying 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, jockeying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofjockeying

1verb
  • To ride (a horse) in a race.
  • To jostle by riding against.

    Example: "They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race."

  • To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
  • To cheat or trick.
1noun
  • The act of one who jockeys.
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