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prying

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “prying” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

prying

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prying 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, prying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprying

1verb
  • To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
  • To keep asking about something that does not concern one.
  • To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).
1verb
  • To use leverage to open or widen.

    Synonyms: "prise (British English)", prize

1noun
  • The act of one who pries.

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