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pratfall

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pratfall

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pratfall 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, pratfall is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpratfall

1noun
  • A fall onto the buttocks.
  • A humiliating mistake.
  • A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.

    Example: "The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up."

1verb
  • To fall on to the buttocks.

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