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knockabout

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

knockabout

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

knockabout 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, knockabout is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofknockabout

1noun
  • A small sailboat lacking a bowsprit, of a type found primarily in the Massachusetts area

    Example: "We sailed our knockabout around Cape Cod."

  • (entertainment) A slapstick comedy or comedian.
  • (circus) A tumbler.
  • Clothing suitable for rough use.
  • A worker habitually engaged in casual employment.
  • A person living in rough, violent conditions.
1adjective
  • Boisterous
  • Suitable for rough use.

    Example: "I have a knockabout cello for non-concert gigs."

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