2syllables
longhand
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longhand 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, longhand is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflonghand
1noun
- The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
Synonyms: handwriting
1adverb
- Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
- Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
Synonyms: handwritten
Example: "I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!"
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