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napping

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “napping” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

napping

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

napping 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, napping is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofnapping

1verb
  • To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

    Synonyms: doze, snooze

  • To be off one's guard.

    Example: "The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."

1verb
  • To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
1verb
  • To grab; to nab.
1verb
  • To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).
1noun
  • The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
  • The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.

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