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rundowns

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

rundowns

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

rundowns 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, rundowns is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrundowns

1noun
  • (chiefly with definite article "the") A rough outline of a topic or situation.

    Example: "Could you give me the rundown on the new rules?"

  • A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.

    Example: "Smith is caught in a rundown, but Jones will come around to score."

  • A Caribbean stew of meat or fish (typically mackerel) with reduced coconut milk, yam, tomato, onion and seasonings.
  • A reduction, e.g. of an activity, or in the size of something, such as a fleet.
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