2syllables
rasping
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rasping 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, rasping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrasping
1verb
- To use a rasp.
- To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
- To work something with a rasp.
Example: "to rasp wood to make it smooth; to rasp bones to powder"
- To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
Example: "His insults rasped my temper."
1noun
- A sound that rasps.
- The act of rasping as with a file.
1adjective
- Raspy
Example: "He spoke in a rasping voice due to throat cancer."
- Exasperating
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