2syllables
quicksands
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quicksands 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, quicksands is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofquicksands
1noun
- Wet sand that things readily sink in, often found near rivers or coasts
Example: "My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it."
- Anything that pulls one down or buries one metaphorically
Example: "The quicksands of youth..."
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