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leftover

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

leftover

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

leftover 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, leftover is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofleftover

1noun
  • Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

    Example: "It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good."

  • (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

    Example: "Not leftovers again!"

1adjective
  • Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

    Example: "Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?"

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