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punted

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

punted

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

punted 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, punted is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpunted

1verb
  • To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
1verb
  • To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
  • To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
  • To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
  • To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.
1verb
  • To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
  • To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
  • To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.
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