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overlock

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overlock

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

overlock 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, overlock is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverlock

1noun
  • A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
1verb
  • To stitch in this manner.
  • To make the bolt of a lock go too far.
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