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keelhauling

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

keelhauling

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

keelhauling 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, keelhauling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofkeelhauling

1verb
  • To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
  • To rebuke harshly.
1noun
  • The act by which a person is keelhauled.
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