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kayak

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

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
1syllable

kayak

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, kayak is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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.

Definitions ofkayak

1noun
  • A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck
1verb
  • To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.

    Example: "Kayaking is an Olympic sport."

  • To traverse (a body of water) by kayak.

    Example: "On a dare, he kayaked the Harlem River in New York from Hell's Gate to Spyten Duyvil."

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