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overwhelmed

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2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overwhelmed

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

overwhelmed 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, overwhelmed is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverwhelmed

1verb
  • To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    Synonyms: swamp

    Example: "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

  • To overpower, crush.

    Example: "In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."

  • To overpower emotionally.

    Example: "He was overwhelmed with guilt."

  • To cause to surround, to cover.

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