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shallows

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shallows

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

shallows 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, shallows is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshallows

1noun
  • A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

    Example: "The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

  • A fish, the rudd.
  • A costermonger's barrow.
1verb
  • To make or become less deep.
1noun
  • An area in a large body of water with many shallow areas.

    Example: "You'll have to navigate carefully through these shallows."

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