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pursing

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pursing

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

pursing 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, pursing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpursing

1verb
  • To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
  • To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.
  • To put into a purse.
  • To steal purses; to rob.
1noun
  • An expression or motion that purses.
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