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linebackers

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

linebackers

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

linebackers 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, linebackers is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflinebackers

1noun
  • The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes

    Example: "The linebacker corralled the runner who had slipped through the hole."

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