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mocking

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

2 syllables

7 characters

English (US)

Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “mocking” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.

2syllables

mocking

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mocking 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, mocking is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmocking

1verb

To mimic, to simulate.
To create an artistic representation of.
To make fun of by mimicking, to taunt.
To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.
To create a mockup or prototype of.
Example: "What's the best way to mock a database layer?"

1noun

Mockery

1adjective

Derisive or contemptuous
Teasing or taunting

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

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After

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