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pocketed

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

pocketed

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

pocketed 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, pocketed is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpocketed

1verb
  • To put (something) into a pocket.
  • To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.
  • To take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own).

    Example: "Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings."

  • To shoplift; to steal.

    Example: "The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond."

  • To put up with; to bear without complaint.
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