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quagmire

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

quagmire

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

quagmire 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, quagmire is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofquagmire

1noun
  • A swampy, soggy area of ground.

    Synonyms: marsh, marshland, mire, quag

    Example: "That quagmire regularly ‘swallows’ caught-up hikers' boots"

  • A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle; a predicament.

    Example: "The paperwork got lost in a quagmire of bureaucracy."

1verb
  • To embroil (a person, etc.) in complexity or difficulty.

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