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kingpin

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

kingpin

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

kingpin 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, kingpin is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofkingpin

1noun
  • (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
  • The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
  • The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
  • The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
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