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moonlighting

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

moonlighting

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

moonlighting 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, moonlighting is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmoonlighting

1verb
  • To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.
  • (by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.
  • (by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.
  • To carry out undeclared work.
1noun
  • A period of working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.
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