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lunging

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lunging

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

lunging 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, lunging is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflunging

1verb
  • To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).

    Example: "I lunged at the police officer and made a grab for her gun."

  • To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
1noun
  • The act of one who lunges; a lunge.
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