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prickly

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

prickly

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prickly 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, prickly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprickly

1noun
  • Something that gives a pricking sensation; a sharp object.
1adjective
  • Covered with sharp points.

    Example: "The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin."

  • Easily irritated.

    Example: "He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off."

  • Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

    Example: "It was a prickly situation."

1adverb
  • In a prickly manner.

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