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screwing

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

screwing

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

screwing 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, screwing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscrewing

1verb
  • To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
  • To have sexual intercourse with.
  • To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
  • To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
  • To contort.
  • To miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot.
  • To screw back.
  • To examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination.
1noun
  • The act by which something is screwed (in various senses).
  • An act of sexual intercourse.
1adjective
  • Exacting; extortionate; close.
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