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recoiling

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

recoiling

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

recoiling is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, recoiling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrecoiling

1verb
  • To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.

    Example: "He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."

  • To retreat before an opponent.
  • To retire, withdraw.
  • (of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
1noun
  • The act of something that recoils.

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