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legging

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “legging” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

legging

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

legging 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, legging is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflegging

1verb
  • To remove the legs from an animal carcass.
  • To build legs onto a platform or stage for support.
  • To put a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.
  • To apply force using the leg (as in 'to leg a horse').
1noun
  • A covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.
  • Tight fitting leg coverings worn, for example, to gym.
  • One of the legs of a pair of trousers.
  • The process of putting a series of three or more options strikes into the stock market.

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