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riddle

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

riddle

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

riddle 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, riddle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofriddle

1noun
  • A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

    Synonyms: "brain-teaser", conundrum, enigma

    Example: "Here's a riddle: It's black, and white, and red all over. What is it?"

  • An ancient verbal, poetic, or literary form, in which, rather than a rhyme scheme, there are parallel opposing expressions with a hidden meaning.
1verb
  • To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
  • To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.

    Example: "Riddle me this."

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