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kangaroos

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

kangaroos

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

kangaroos 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, kangaroos is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofkangaroos

1noun
  • A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
  • A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.
1verb
  • To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
  • To hunt kangaroo.
  • To move like a kangaroo
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