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lilting

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lilting

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

lilting 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, lilting is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflilting

1verb
  • To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
  • To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
  • To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
1noun
  • A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
1adjective
  • Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.
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