3syllables
knuckleballs
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knuckleballs 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, knuckleballs is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofknuckleballs
1noun
- A pitch thrown with the ball gripped on the fingertips and released with no rotation, which travels over an unpredictable path to the plate due to micro-turbulence in the air.
Example: "Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield is best known for his use of the knuckleball."
- An event that is hard to predict.
Example: "Our vendor keeps throwing us knuckleballs."
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