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outrun

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

outrun

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

outrun 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, outrun is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoutrun

1noun
  • (sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.
1verb
  • To run faster than.

    Example: "Can a tiger outrun a lion?"

  • To exceed or overextend.
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